Chiefs sued by former director alleging racial discrimination in workplace

The Kansas City Chiefs are being sued by former NFL defensive back Ramzee Robinson, who previously worked as the team’s director of player engagement.

Robinson is alleging wrongful termination after accusing the franchise of discriminating against him because he is Black.

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He filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri on Sunday.

In the lawsuit, Robinson claims that he was called into a meeting in February and accused of attacking a female co-worker, and that the Chiefs refused to show him security video of the encounter. Robinson ultimately was fired from his position, which involved locker room management, mentorship and other responsibilities within the team.

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Former NFL defensive back Ramzee Robinson is suing the Kansas City Chiefs over discrimination. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

The lawsuit claims that Robinson was paid a salary of $125,000 by the Chiefs, but that his research found other NFL teams paid comparable positions an average salary of $171,932, not including other benefits. It also claims that “the Chiefs paid African-American business employees less than their white counterparts.”

Chiefs spokesman Brad Gee told The Associated Press on Wednesday that while he could not comment on pending legal matters, “to be clear, the Chiefs do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.”

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Fans cheer at Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions, Sept. 7, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann. File)

Robinson spent nine years working for the Chiefs in a front office role.

Robinson was the final player chosen in the 2007 draft by Detroit. He played in 19 games over two seasons for the Lions, then appeared in three games for Philadelphia and four for Cleveland in 2009. He never played for the Chiefs.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Chiefs for further comment. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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