Darryl Roberts (American football) explained

Darryl Roberts
Number:27, 29, 34
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:26 November 1990
Birth Place:Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:182
High School:Lakeland
College:Marshall
Draftyear:2015
Draftround:7
Draftpick:247
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:223
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:1
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:33
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statvalue4:4
Pfr:RobeDa00

Darryl Keith Roberts (born November 26, 1990) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football for Marshall and was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft. He was also a member of the New York Jets, Detroit Lions, and Washington Football Team.

Professional career

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots selected Roberts in the seventh round (247th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.[1] He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $2.3 million, on May 8, 2015.[2]

During training camp, Roberts competed to be a backup cornerback against Tarell Brown, Robert McClain, Bradley Fletcher, Justin Coleman, and Leonard Johnson.[3] On September 1, 2015, Roberts was placed on season-ending injured reserve after injuring his wrist in the first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.[4] Roberts was released on September 3, 2016.[5]

New York Jets

Roberts was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 4, 2016.[6] In 2018, Roberts played in all 16 games with 10 starts, recording 48 combined tackles, seven passes defensed, and an interception. On March 14, 2019, Roberts signed a three-year, $18 million contract extension with the Jets.[7] Roberts was released on March 21, 2020.[8]

Detroit Lions

On April 2, 2020, the Detroit Lions signed Roberts to a one-year contract.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on November 7, 2020,[10] and was re-activated a month later.[11]

Washington Football Team

Roberts signed with the Washington Football Team on March 26, 2021.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on October 13, 2021,[13] and returned to the active roster on December 2, 2021.[14] On December 11, he was placed on COVID-19 reserve list and was activated again three days later.[15] [16]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
NYJ12 2 21 19 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0
NYJ15 4 40 37 3 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0
NYJ16 10 48 41 7 0.0 3 1 3 0 3 7 0 0 0 0
NYJ13 10 63 58 5 0.0 1 1 13 0 13 6 0 0 0 0
DET11 5 39 34 5 0.0 1 1 6 0 6 6 0 0 0 0
WAS6 3 12 6 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
73 34 223 195 28 0.0 5 4 22 0 13 33 0 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kyed, Doug . Patriots Draft Marshall Cornerback Darryl Roberts With 247th Overall Pick In Seventh Round. . May 2, 2015 . May 2, 2012.
  2. Web site: Spotrac.com: Darryl Roberts contract . April 22, 2020 . Spotrac.com.
  3. Web site: Patriots Notebook: Darryl Roberts does know swa . April 22, 2020 . bostonherald.com. August 13, 2015 .
  4. Web site: New England Patriots place promising CB Darryl Roberts on IR . Reiss. Mike. ESPN.com. September 1, 2015. September 1, 2015.
  5. Web site: Patriots reach the 53-man roster limit. Patriots.com. September 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20171106155435/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit. September 3, 2016. November 6, 2017.
  6. Web site: 4 Arrive via Waivers; RB Robinson Waived/Injured. Lange. Randy. NewYorkJets.com. September 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170829034435/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/4-Arrive-via-Waivers-RB-Robinson-WaivedInjured/df177e16-9164-48f1-9a38-944333d6229b. September 4, 2016. August 29, 2017.
  7. Web site: Jets Re-Sign Versatile DB Darryl Roberts. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. March 14, 2019. March 14, 2019.
  8. Web site: Jets Release DB Darryl Roberts. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. March 21, 2020 . March 21, 2020.
  9. Web site: Lions agree to terms with free agent CB Darryl Roberts. DetroitLions.com. April 3, 2020. April 3, 2020.
  10. Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. November 7, 2020.
  11. News: Lions announce roster moves . DetroitLions.com . December 5, 2020 . January 13, 2021 . January 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121200114/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-herron-roberts-price . dead .
  12. Web site: Washington Football Team Public Relations . Washington Signs CB Darryl Roberts . WashingtonFootball.com . 26 March 2021.
  13. Web site: Washington signs S Cole Luke amid multiple roster moves. WashingtonFootball.com. October 13, 2021. October 13, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations. October 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211013172143/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-signs-s-cole-luke-amid-multiple-roster-moves. dead.
  14. Web site: WashingtonFootball.com. Washington signs FB Alex Armah, activates CB Darryl Roberts and places CB Benjamin St-Juste on IR. December 2, 2021. December 2, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations.
  15. Web site: WashingtonFootball.com. Washington places Wes Schweitzer on Injured Reserve amid multiple roster moves. December 11, 2021. December 11, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations. December 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211212072523/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-places-wes-schweitzer-on-injured-reserve-amid-multiple-roster-moves. dead.
  16. Web site: WashingtonFootball.com. Washington places Kendall Fuller, Tim Settle on Reserve/COVID-19 list, activates CB Darryl Roberts. December 14, 2021. December 15, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations.

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