Roy Robertson-Harris

Roy Robertson-Harris (born July 23, 1993) is an American professional football defensive end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UTEP Miners. Robertson-Harris has previously played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Seattle Seahawks.

Roy Robertson-Harris

Robertson-Harris with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022
No. 95 – New York Giants
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1993-07-23) July 23, 1993 (age 32) Oakland, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:	310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:	South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, Texas)
College:	UTEP (2011–2015)
NFL draft:	2016: undrafted
Career history
Chicago Bears (2016–2020) Jacksonville Jaguars (2021–2024) Seattle Seahawks (2024) New York Giants (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 211 Sacks: 19.0 Fumble recoveries: 1 Pass deflections: 14 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in (1.97 m)	256 lb (116 kg)	33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m)	9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m)	4.84 s	1.77 s	2.77 s	4.26 s	7.31 s	35.0 in (0.89 m)	9 ft 11 in (3.02 m)	23 reps
All values from Pro Day[1][2]

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Robertson-Harris signed with the Chicago Bears on May 9, 2016.^[3] On August 30, he was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, where he spent his entire rookie season.^[4]

In 2017, Robertson-Harris appeared in 13 games, registering 13 tackles, two sacks, and a pass deflection.^[5] The following year, he played in every game as he recorded 20 tackles, three sacks and three tackles for loss.^[6] He was an exclusive-rights free agent after the 2018 season, but returned to the Bears after being tendered a contract on March 13, 2019,^[5] which he officially signed on April 15.^[7]

In week 1 of the 2019 season against the Green Bay Packers, Robertson-Harris sacked Aaron Rodgers once as the Bears lost 10–3.^[8] In week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Robertson-Harris sacked Kirk Cousins 1.5 times in the 16–6 win.^[9]

On March 13, 2020, the Bears placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Robertson-Harris.^[10] He signed the tender on April 15.^[11] On November 9, it was reported that Robertson-Harris would undergo season ending shoulder surgery after missing out the Bears' Week 9 contest against the Tennessee Titans.^[12] He was placed on injured reserve on November 12.^[13]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 17, 2021, Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $23.4 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.^[14] On October 2, 2022, Robertson-Harris recorded nine total tackles and a tackle for loss during a 29–21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.^[15]

On February 25, 2023, Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Jaguars, keeping him under contract through the 2026 season.^[16]

Seattle Seahawks

On October 14, 2024, Robertson-Harris was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.^[17][18]

On March 4, 2025, Robertson-Harris was released by the Seahawks.^[19]

New York Giants

On March 10, 2025, Robertson-Harris signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the New York Giants.^[20]