Bobby Massie Explained

Bobby Massie
Number:70
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:August 1, 1989
Birth Place:Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:325
High School:Liberty Christian Academy
(Lynchburg, Virginia)
College:Ole Miss
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:4
Draftpick:112
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:131
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:123
Pfr:MassBo00

Bobby Bryndale Massie (born August 1, 1989) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Mississippi. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He also played for the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos.

College career

Massie played three seasons for Ole Miss becoming a full-time starter midway through his freshman year. He started all 12 games at right tackle in both 2010 and 2011β€”his sophomore and junior years. He wore number 79.

Massie announced on January 6, 2012, that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2012 NFL draft.[1]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Massie was considered one of the best fifteen offensive tackle prospects for the 2012 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[2] On April 28, 2012, Massie was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round (112th pick overall) of the NFL Draft.[3] On September 5, 2015, Massie was suspended for the first two games of the 2015 season for violating the NFL's Policy and Program on Substances of Abuse.[4]

Chicago Bears

On March 9, 2016, Massie signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Bears worth $18 million.[5] [6]

On January 26, 2019, Massie signed a four-year contract extension with the Bears through the 2022 season.[7] [8]

In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the New York Giants, Massie recorded his first career catch, a four yard pass intended for tight end Jimmy Graham, during the 17–13 win.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on November 3, 2020, with a knee injury.[10] He was designated to return from injured reserve on December 30, and began practicing with the team again,[11] but the team did not activate him before the end of the season.

On March 17, 2021, the Bears declined the option on Massie's contract, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Denver Broncos

On May 12, 2021, Massie signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos worth $4 million.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20120107/SPORTS030103/201070341/Rebels-OT-Massie-opts-NFL-draft Rebels OT Massie opts for NFL draft
  2. Web site: NFL Draft Scout . February 7, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120604023740/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profilexnews.php?pyid=89450&draftyear=2012&genpos=OT . June 4, 2012 . dead .
  3. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Cardinals' Bobby Massie suspended for two games . Wesseling . Chris . September 5, 2015 . NFL.com . September 11, 2015.
  5. Web site: Bears agree to terms with OT Massie. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. March 9, 2016. March 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310091032/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-agree-to-terms-with-OT-Massie/1ef0992b-a9aa-4e30-98f7-b5fefb74fc8f. March 10, 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: Bobby Massie. Spotrac.com. Spotrac.com. March 10, 2016.
  7. Web site: OT Bobby Massie, Bears agree on four-year deal. https://web.archive.org/web/20190127094047/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001013524/article/ot-bobby-massie-bears-agree-on-fouryear-deal. dead. January 27, 2019. Gordon, Grant. NFL.com. January 26, 2019.
  8. Web site: Roster Moves: Bears ink Massie to four-year extension. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. January 26, 2019.
  9. Web site: Trubisky 2 TD passes, Barkley hurt as Bears edge Giants . September 20, 2020. Associated Press . ESPN . September 20, 2020.
  10. Web site: Roster Moves: Bears put Massie on IR; Ifedi, Spriggs on COVID-19 list. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. November 3, 2020.
  11. News: Barbieri, Alyssa . Bears designated RT Bobby Massie to return from injured reserve . USAToday.com . December 31, 2020 . February 18, 2021.
  12. News: DiLalla, Aric . Broncos sign T Bobby Massie to one-year contract . DenverBroncos.com . May 12, 2021 . May 13, 2021 . November 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211125114639/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-t-bobby-massie-to-one-year-contract . dead .