Roy Mbaeteka
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Anambra, Nigeria
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2000-02-13) 13 February 2000 (age 26) 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 | |
Roy Mbaeteka (born 13 February 2000) is a Nigerian professional American football offensive tackle.
New York Giants
Mbaeteka was born in Anambra, Nigeria and never played high school or college football.[1]
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]
References
- ↑ Rock, Tom (11 August 2022). "Straight into the NFL". Newsday. p. A41. Retrieved 1 October 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Alper, Josh (8 April 2022). "Giants sign Nigerian native and football newcomer Roy Mbaeteka". NBC Sports. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ↑ Leonard, Pat (10 April 2022). "Giants sign Nigerian OL from NFL international pathway program". New York Daily News. p. 67. Retrieved 1 October 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Stapleton, Art (11 August 2022). "How Nigeria's Roy Mbaeteka is turning 'impossible dream' into Giants reality". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ↑ Schwartz, Paul (4 August 2022). "Giants prospect Roy Mbaeteka discovered football just four years ago in Nigeria — now he's trying to make NFL history". New York Post. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ↑ Leonard, Pat (21 April 2022). "Roy Mbaeteka's incredible journey from Nigeria to Giants' roster: 'From nowhere to somewhere'". New York Daily News. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ↑ Fennelly, John (26 April 2022). "Roy Mbaeteka impressed Giants with his football IQ". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ↑ Portnoy, Jeremy (3 July 2022). "Will Giants' gamble on Nigerian OT Roy Mbaeteka pay long-term dividends?". Big Blue View. SB Nation. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ↑ Eisen, Michael (31 August 2022). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster for 2022". Giants.com.
- ↑ Ulrich, Logan (29 September 2022). "Giants Re-Sign RB Antonio Williams To PS, Cut OT Roy Mbaeteka". Yard Barker. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ↑ Salomone, Dan (7 December 2022). "Nigerian OT Roy Mbaeteka continues NFL journey on Giants' practice squad". Giants.com. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ↑ Grindley, Wyatt (14 December 2022). "Giants Sign WR Jaydon Mickens To PS, Release OT Roy Mbaeteka". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (4 May 2023). "Bears allocated Nigerian tackle Roy Mbaeteka". ChicagoBears.com.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (29 August 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (30 August 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (8 January 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 10 to reserve/future contracts". ChicagoBears.com.
- ↑ "Browns sign T Roy Mbaeteka". ClevelandBrowns.com. 29 April 2024.
- ↑ "Browns reduce roster to 74 players, return 5 to active roster". Cleveland Browns. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ↑ "Browns sign 13 players to the practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. 28 August 2024.
- ↑ "Browns sign nine to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. 6 January 2025.
- ↑ "Browns sign CBs Christian Holmes and Darius Rush". ClevelandBrowns.com. 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Claim OL Roy Mbaeteka From Waivers". azcardinals.com. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ Gershman, Zach. "Cardinals Announce Initial 13 Players To Practice Squad For 2025". azcardinals.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ Urban, Darren (25 August 2025). "Cardinals Begin Roster Moves To Get Down To 53-man limit". AZCardinals.com.
- ↑ Root, Jess. "Arizona Cardinals complete their practice, adding 2 and cutting 1". Cardinals Wire. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ "Dolphins Make Practice Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
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