| Michael Roberts | |
| Number: | 80, 89 |
| Position: | Tight end |
| Birth Date: | 7 May 1994 |
| Birth Place: | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 5 |
| Weight Lbs: | 265 |
| High School: | Benedictine (Cleveland) |
| College: | Toledo |
| Draftyear: | 2017 |
| Draftround: | 4 |
| Draftpick: | 127 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Receptions |
| Statvalue1: | 13 |
| Statlabel2: | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue2: | 146 |
| Statlabel3: | Receiving touchdowns |
| Statvalue3: | 3 |
| Highlights: |
|
| Pfr: | RobeMi01 |
Michael Lorenzo Roberts (born May 7, 1994) is a former American football tight end. He played college football for the Toledo Rockets, earning All-American honors in 2016.
The Detroit Lions selected Roberts in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft.[1] On May 12, 2017, the Lions signed him to a four-year, $3.00 million contract with a signing bonus of $603,136.[2] In Week 4, against the Minnesota Vikings, he recorded his first career catch, a 15-yard reception.[3]
In 2018, Roberts played in eight games with two starts, recording nine catches for 100 yards and three touchdowns. He was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2018 with a shoulder injury.[4]
On June 13, 2019, the Lions agreed to trade Roberts to the New England Patriots for a 2020 conditional seventh-round pick.[5] Two days later, the trade was voided before becoming official, and Roberts was subsequently waived by the Lions.[6]
On June 17, 2019, Roberts was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers, but was waived two days later after failing his physical.[7] [8]
On February 19, 2020, Roberts was signed by the Miami Dolphins.[9] He was waived with a non-football injury designation on July 27, 2020.[10]