Roy Robertson-Harris (born July 23, 1993) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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. Robertson-Harris has also played for the Chicago Bears.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted in the

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, Robertson-Harris signed with the Chicago Bears on May 9, 2016. On August 30, 2016, he was placed on the reserve/

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list, where he spent his entire rookie season. In 2017, Robertson-Harris appeared in 13 games, registering 13

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, two sacks, and a

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. The following year, he played in every game as he recorded 20 tackles, three sacks and three tackles for loss. He was an

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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. In week 1 of the 2019 season against the Green Bay Packers, Robertson-Harris sacked Aaron Rodgers once as the Bears lost 10–3. In week 4 against the

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, Robertson-Harris sacked

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1.5 times in the 16–6 win. On March 13, 2020, the Bears placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Robertson-Harris. He signed the tender on April 15. On November 9, it was reported that Robertson-Harris would under go season ending shoulder surgery after missing out the Bears' Week 9 contest against the

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. He was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2020.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 17, 2021, Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $23.4 million contract with the

. On October 2, 2022, Robertson-Harris recorded nine total tackles and a tackle for loss during a 29–21 loss to the

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

References

External links

Chicago Bears bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Robertson-Harris, Roy Living people 1993 births American football defensive ends American football linebackers Chicago Bears players Jacksonville Jaguars players People from Grand Prairie, Texas Players of American football from Ellis County, Texas Players of American football from Oakland, California Players of American football from Dallas County, Texas Players of American football from Tarrant County, Texas South Grand Prairie High School alumni UTEP Miners football players