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Roy Mbaeteka

Roy Mbaeteka
No. 61 – Cleveland Browns
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-13) February 13, 2000 (age 24)
Anambra, Nigeria
Height:6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:331 lb (150 kg)
Career information
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Player stats at PFR

Roy Mbaeteka (born February 13, 2000) is a Nigerian-born American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).

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 April 8, 2022, from the International Player Pathway Program.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2022, but re-signed with team's practice squad the following day.[9]

He was cut by the Giants on September 29, 2022.[10] He was re-signed on December 7 but was released on December 14.[11][12]

Chicago Bears

On May 4, 2023, Mbaeteka was signed by the Chicago Bears via the International Player Pathway Program.[13] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[14][15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024, but was released on March 15.[16]

Cleveland Browns

On April 29, 2024, Mbaeteka signed with the Cleveland Browns.[17]

References

  1. ^ Rock, Tom (11 August 2022). "Straight into the NFL". Newsday. p. A41. Retrieved 1 October 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ Alper, Josh (8 April 2022). "Giants sign Nigerian native and football newcomer Roy Mbaeteka". NBC Sports. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  3. ^ 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. Open access icon
  4. ^ Stapleton, Art (11 August 2022). "How Nigeria's Roy Mbaeteka is turning 'impossible dream' into Giants reality". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Fennelly, John (26 April 2022). "Roy Mbaeteka impressed Giants with his football IQ". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Eisen, Michael (31 August 2022). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster for 2022". Giants.com.
  10. ^ Ulrich, Logan (29 September 2022). "Giants Re-Sign RB Antonio Williams To PS, Cut OT Roy Mbaeteka". Yard Barker. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  11. ^ Salomone, Dan (7 December 2022). "Nigerian OT Roy Mbaeteka continues NFL journey on Giants' practice squad". Giants.com. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  12. ^ Grindley, Wyatt (14 December 2022). "Giants Sign WR Jaydon Mickens To PS, Release OT Roy Mbaeteka". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  13. ^ Mayer, Larry (4 May 2023). "Bears allocated Nigerian tackle Roy Mbaeteka". ChicagoBears.com.
  14. ^ Mayer, Larry (29 August 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com.
  15. ^ Mayer, Larry (30 August 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
  16. ^ Mayer, Larry (8 January 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 10 to reserve/future contracts". ChicagoBears.com.
  17. ^ "Browns sign T Roy Mbaeteka". ClevelandBrowns.com. 29 April 2024.


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