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Roy Robertson-Harris
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Robertson-Harris with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022
No. 95 – New York Giants
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1993-07-23) July 23, 1993 (age 31)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, Texas)
College:UTEP (2011–2015)
NFL draft:2016: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:211
Sacks:19.0
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:14
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m) 		256 lb
(116 kg) 		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.84 s 1.77 s 2.77 s 4.26 s 7.31 s 35.0 in
(0.89 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 23 reps
All values from Pro Day[1][2]

Chicago Bears

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After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Robertson-Harris signed with the Chicago Bears on May 9, 2016.[3] On August 30, he was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, where he spent his entire rookie season.[4]

In 2017, Robertson-Harris appeared in 13 games, registering 13 tackles, two sacks, and a pass deflection.[5] The following year, he played in every game as he recorded 20 tackles, three sacks and three tackles for loss.[6] 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,[5] which he officially signed on April 15.[7]

In week 1 of the 2019 season against the Green Bay Packers, Robertson-Harris sacked Aaron Rodgers once as the Bears lost 10–3.[8] In week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Robertson-Harris sacked Kirk Cousins 1.5 times in the 16–6 win.[9]

On March 13, 2020, the Bears placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Robertson-Harris.[10] He signed the tender on April 15.[11] 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.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on November 12.[13]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On March 17, 2021, Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $23.4 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[14] On October 2, 2022, Robertson-Harris recorded nine total tackles and a tackle for loss during a 29–21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.[15]

On February 25, 2023, Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Jaguars, keeping him under contract through the 2026 season.[16]

Seattle Seahawks

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On October 14, 2024, Robertson-Harris was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.[17][18]

On March 4, 2025, Robertson-Harris was released by the Seahawks.[19]

New York Giants

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On March 10, 2025, Robertson-Harris signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the New York Giants.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "2016 Draft Scout Roy Robertson-Harris, Texas-El Paso NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "Roy Robertson-Harris 2016 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  3. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 9, 2016). "Bears sign seven draft picks, 10 others". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  4. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2016). "Bears trim five to reach 75-man limit". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Eurich, Matt (March 13, 2019). "Bears tender three players, including Roy Robertson-Harris". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  6. ^ Mayer, Larry (February 11, 2019). "Bears 2018 position review: Defensive line". Chicago Bears. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  7. ^ Barbieri, Alyssa (April 15, 2019). "Bears re-sign Roy Robertson-Harris and Isaiah Irving". USA Today. Bears Wire. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  8. ^ "Packers D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in opener". ESPN. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "Bears lose Trubisky, shut down Cook in 16-6 win over Vikings". ESPN. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  10. ^ Biggs, Brad (March 13, 2020). "Bears place a second-round tender on restricted free agent Roy Robertson-Harris". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Mayer, Larry (April 15, 2020). "Robertson-Harris signs 1-year tender with Bears". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  12. ^ "Roy Robertson-Harris to have season ending surgery". November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  13. ^ Mayer, Larry (November 12, 2020). "Roster Move: Bears put Robertson-Harris on IR". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  14. ^ Oehser, John (March 17, 2021). "Official: Robertson-Harris agrees to terms". Jaguars.com.
  15. ^ Jaguars vs. Eagles - NFL Game Summary - October 2, 2022
  16. ^ Stites, Adam (February 26, 2023). "Jaguars give three-year extension to DE Roy Robertson-Harris". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  17. ^ Smith, Michael David (October 14, 2024). "Jaguars trade Roy Robertson-Harris to Seahawks for 2026 sixth-round pick". NBCSports.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  18. ^ Boyle, John (October 14, 2024). "Seahawks Agree To Trade With Jaguars For DT Roy Robertson-Harris, Pending Physical". Seahawks.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  19. ^ Boyle, John (March 4, 2025). "Seahawks Release George Fant, Rayshawn Jenkins, Dre'Mont Jones & Roy Robertson-Harris". Seahawks.com. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  20. ^ "Giants sign veteran DT Roy Robertson-Harris". Giants.com. March 10, 2025.
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