Robison gets first haircut since 2009; donates it

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) celebrates after a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Minneapolis. (Ann Heisenfelt/AP)

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison got his hair cut, for a good cause.

Robison showed off his newly shorn look before practice Wednesday, two days after getting a chop for charity. He donated his hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides wigs to children with long-term hair loss from any type of medical diagnosis.

Robison had been growing his hair out since the end of the 2009 season, usually wearing it in a ponytail. He says he’s not worried about losing his strength. Now, he says, "there’s nothing for blockers to grab onto."

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