Quincy Roche (born February 10, 1998) is an American professional

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. He played

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for the

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and

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, and has played in the NFL for the

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Early life

Roche attended New Town High School in

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. He played

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and

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in high school. He committed to

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to play

College career

Roche played at Temple from 2016 to 2019. During that time he recorded 137 tackles and 26 sacks. In 2019, he was the

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Defensive Player of the Year and was named an

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by ''

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'' after recording 13 sacks. Prior to the 2020 season, Roche transferred to the

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Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers (first stint)

Roche was selected by the

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in the sixth round, 216th overall, of the

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. On May 15, 2021, he signed his four-year rookie contract with Pittsburgh. He was waived on August 31, 2021.

New York Giants

On September 1, 2021, Roche was claimed off waivers by the

. In Week 9 game against the

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Roche recorded his first sack forced fumble of his career helping the Giants beat the Raiders, 23–16. On August 30, 2022, Roche was released but signed to the Giants

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the next day. On September 10, 2022, Roche was elevated from the practice squad for the week 1 game against the

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. He was signed to the active roster on October 22. On November 23, 2022, he was waived and re-signed to the practice squad.

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On January 24, 2023, Roche signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers. He was waived on August 29, 2023.

Minnesota Vikings

On October 25, 2023, Roche signed on to the

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practice squad. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and became a free agent at the end of the season.

Baltimore Ravens

On July 30, 2024, Roche signed with the

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. He was waived on August 13.

DC Defenders

On December 23, 2024, Roche signed with the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on March 20, 2025.

References

External links

Miami Hurricanes bioTemple Owls bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Roche, Quincy 1998 births Living people Pittsburgh Steelers players People from Randallstown, Maryland Players of American football from Baltimore County, Maryland American football defensive ends Temple Owls football players Miami Hurricanes football players New York Giants players Minnesota Vikings players DC Defenders players Baltimore Ravens players