Team Hit With EXPLOSIVE Racial Bias Lawsuit?!
Ramzee Robinson—a former NFL player who served as the Kansas City Chiefs’ director of player engagement—filed a wrongful termination and racial discrimination lawsuit on June 15, claiming he was unjustly fired after being falsely accused of attacking a female co-worker.
At a Glance
Robinson, who served nine years with the Chiefs, was paid $125,000—a salary he says is well below the $171,932 average for similar roles
In February, he was accused of assault—but was never shown the alleged security footage by the team
His lawsuit claims his race motivated both the firing and unequal pay for Black business staff
The Chiefs maintain they do not tolerate discrimination and await facts to emerge in court
Robinson seeks a jury trial, lost wages, benefits, emotional distress damages, and legal fees
Disparity in Pay and Treatment
Robinson argues that while his annual salary was $125,000, comparable jobs elsewhere in the NFL pay over $170,000. He alleges African-American team employees are routinely paid less than their white counterparts—a pattern he says is part of systemic bias, according to Fox News.
Accusation Without Evidence
Dismissed after being accused of attacking a white female co-worker, Robinson says he requested to view the security footage but was refused. His lawyer described the firing as retaliation for him demanding transparency and fairness, as reported by People.
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Chiefs Respond with Legal Silence
The Chiefs released a brief statement: “We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind” and expressed confidence in the legal process. As the case moves through the Western District of Missouri, it raises tough questions about pay equity and racial fairness in NFL front offices, according to Fox News.
This lawsuit may force professional sports teams to re-evaluate their internal salary structures and evidence-handling procedures—especially when race and transparency are at the forefront.