R. J. Prince Explained

R. J. Prince
Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:19 April 1995
Birth Place:Albemarle, North Carolina
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:311
High School:Albemarle High School
College:North Carolina
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL

Roger Darin "R. J." Prince Jr. (born April 19, 1995) is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college at North Carolina before going undrafted to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Prince was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers after going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft.[1] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract on December 31, 2018. He was waived on May 13, 2019.[2]

Baltimore Ravens

On May 16, 2019, Prince was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 13, 2020.[5] He was waived on July 27, 2020.[6] He was re-signed to their practice squad on November 10, 2020.[7] He was elevated to the active roster on December 2 and January 9, 2021, for the team's week 12 and wild card playoff games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[8] [9] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 25, 2021.[10]

New England Patriots

On June 17, 2021, Prince signed a two-year deal contract, worth $1 million with the New England Patriots.[11] He was waived on August 24, 2021.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steelers sign two from rookie tryouts. Steelers.com. May 14, 2018. May 20, 2019.
  2. Web site: Steelers make multiple roster moves. Steelers.com. May 13, 2019. May 20, 2019.
  3. Web site: Ravens Sign Former Steelers Offensive Lineman. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. May 16, 2019. May 20, 2019.
  4. Web site: De'Lance Turner, Maurice Canady Among 10 Players Signed to Practice Squad. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. September 1, 2019.
  5. Web site: Ravens Sign Nine Players to Reserve/Future Contracts. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. January 13, 2020.
  6. News: Brown, Clifton . De'Anthony Thomas Placed on Voluntary Opt-Out List . BaltimoreRavens.com . July 27, 2020 . July 27, 2020.
  7. News: Brown, Clifton . Ravens Sign Veteran Cornerback Tramon Williams . BaltimoreRavens.com . November 10, 2020 . December 17, 2020.
  8. News: Valente, Tom . Press Release: Ravens Roster Moves . BaltimoreRavens.com . December 2, 2020 . January 10, 2021 . January 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112103723/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/press-release-ravens-roster-moves-x0420 . dead .
  9. jeffzrebiec . Zrebiec, Jeff . Ravens elevate QB Tyler Huntley and OT R.J. Prince from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Prince's activation suggests there are some concerns about D.J. Fluker's availability. He's dealing with knee issue. . 1348032886667173888 . January 9, 2021 . February 16, 2021.
  10. News: Baltimore parts with eight . FantasyGuru.com . January 25, 2021 . February 19, 2021.
  11. Web site: Patriots sign offensive lineman R.J. Prince; release kicker Roberto Aguayo and long snapper Wes Farnsworth. Patriots.com. June 17, 2021.