Roy Robertson-Harris Explained

Roy Robertson-Harris
Current Team:Seattle Seahawks
Number:98
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:July 23, 1993
Birth Place:Oakland, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:290
College:UTEP (2011–2015)
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:191
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:17.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:13
Pfr:RobeRo00

Roy Robertson-Harris (born July 23, 1993) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UTEP. Robertson-Harris has previously played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Robertson-Harris signed with the Chicago Bears on May 9, 2016.[1] On August 30, 2016, he was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, where he spent his entire rookie season.[2]

In 2017, Robertson-Harris appeared in 13 games, registering 13 tackles, two sacks, and a pass deflection.[3] The following year, he played in every game as he recorded 20 tackles, three sacks and three tackles for loss.[4] He was an exclusive-rights free agent after the 2018 season, but returned to the Bears after being tendered a contract on March 13, 2019, which he officially signed on April 15.[5]

In week 1 of the 2019 season against the Green Bay Packers, Robertson-Harris sacked Aaron Rodgers once as the Bears lost 10–3.[6] In week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Robertson-Harris sacked Kirk Cousins 1.5 times in the 16–6 win.[7]

On March 13, 2020, the Bears placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Robertson-Harris.[8] He signed the tender on April 15.[9] On November 9, it was reported that Robertson-Harris would undergo season ending shoulder surgery after missing out the Bears' Week 9 contest against the Tennessee Titans.[10] He was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2020.[11]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 17, 2021, Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $23.4 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[12] On October 2, 2022, Robertson-Harris recorded nine total tackles and a tackle for loss during a 29–21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.[13]

On February 25, 2023, Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Jaguars, keeping him under contract through the 2026 season.[14]

Seattle Seahawks

On October 14, 2024, Robertson-Harris was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.[15] [16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bears sign seven draft picks, 10 others. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. May 9, 2016. April 14, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171216144013/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-sign-seven-draft-picks-10-others/67c5f27e-70f3-47b0-91ea-49c8d5c0be8d. December 16, 2017.
  2. Web site: Bears trim five to reach 75-man limit. https://web.archive.org/web/20161104074503/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-trim-five-to-reach-75-man-limit/68be05ab-18bd-4191-a026-6c19f5988fbd. dead. November 4, 2016. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. August 30, 2016. April 14, 2017.
  3. Web site: Eurich. Matt. Bears tender three players, including Roy Robertson-Harris. 247Sports.com. March 13, 2019. March 18, 2019.
  4. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Bears 2018 position review: Defensive line. Chicago Bears. February 11, 2019. March 18, 2019.
  5. News: Barbieri. Alyssa. Bears re-sign Roy Robertson-Harris and Isaiah Irving. USA Today. Bears Wire. April 15, 2019. April 15, 2019.
  6. Web site: Packers D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in opener . September 5, 2019 . . September 5, 2019.
  7. Web site: Bears lose Trubisky, shut down Cook in 16-6 win over Vikings . September 29, 2019 . . September 29, 2019.
  8. Web site: Biggs . Brad . Bears place a second-round tender on restricted free agent Roy Robertson-Harris . Chicago Tribune . 2020-03-13 . 2024-12-02.
  9. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Robertson-Harris signs 1-year tender with Bears. Chicago Bears. April 15, 2020. April 15, 2020. April 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417024434/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/robertson-harris-signs-1-year-tender-with-bears. dead.
  10. Web site: Roy Robertson-Harris to have season ending surgery . November 9, 2020. November 9, 2020.
  11. News: Mayer, Larry . Roster Move: Bears put Robertson-Harris on IR . ChicagoBears.com . November 12, 2020 . December 19, 2020.
  12. Web site: Official: Robertson-Harris agrees to terms. Oehser, John. Jaguars.com. March 17, 2021.
  13. https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401437756 Jaguars vs. Eagles - NFL Game Summary - October 2, 2022
  14. Web site: Stites . Adam . February 26, 2023 . Jaguars give three-year extension to DE Roy Robertson-Harris . 2024-10-08 . Jaguars Wire . USA Today.
  15. News: Jaguars trade Roy Robertson-Harris to Seahawks for 2026 sixth-round pick. NBCSports.com. Michael David. Smith. October 14, 2024. October 15, 2024.
  16. Web site: Seahawks Agree To Trade With Jaguars For DT Roy Robertson-Harris, Pending Physical. Seahawks.com. October 14, 2024. October 15, 2024. John. Boyle.

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