Roy Mbaeteka
Nigerian gridiron football player (born 2000)
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Roy Mbaeteka (born 13 February 2000) is a Nigerian professional American football offensive tackle.
Anambra, Nigeria
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 13 February 2000 Anambra, Nigeria |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 344 lb (156 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NFL draft | 2022: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Career
Mbaeteka was born in Anambra, Nigeria and never played high school or college football.[1]
New York Giants
He was initially signed by the New York Giants on 8 April 2022, from the International Player Pathway Program.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He was waived during final roster cuts on 30 August 2022, but re-signed with team's practice squad the following day.[9]
He was cut by the Giants on 29 September 2022.[10] He was re-signed on 7 December but was released on 14 December.[11][12]
Chicago Bears
On 4 May 2023, Mbaeteka was signed by the Chicago Bears via the International Player Pathway Program.[13] He was waived on 29 August and re-signed to the practice squad.[14][15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on 8 January 2024, but was released on 15 March.[16]
Cleveland Browns
On 29 April 2024, Mbaeteka signed with the Cleveland Browns.[17] He was waived on 26 August and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad.[18][19] Mbaeteka signed a reserve/future contract with Cleveland on 6 January 2025.[20] On 11 August, Mbaeteka was waived by the Browns.[21]
Arizona Cardinals
On 12 August 2025, Mbaeteka was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[22] He was waived on 25 August and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[23][24] On 2 September, Mbaeteka was waived from the practice squad.[25]
Miami Dolphins
On September 23, 2025, Mbaeteka signed with the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[26]