Roy Mbaeteka Explained

Roy Mbaeteka (born 13 February 2000) is a Nigerian professional 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 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 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.^{[14] [15]} He signed a reserve/future contract 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 August 26, and re-signed to the practice squad.^{[18] [19]}

External links

• NFL profile
• Cleveland Browns bio

Notes and References

1. News: Rock . Tom . 11 August 2022 . Straight into the NFL . A41 . . 1 October 2022 . Newspapers.com.
2. News: Alper . Josh . 8 April 2022 . Giants sign Nigerian native and football newcomer Roy Mbaeteka . . 1 October 2022.
3. News: Leonard . Pat . 10 April 2022 . Giants sign Nigerian OL from NFL international pathway program . 67 . . 1 October 2022 . Newspapers.com.
4. News: Stapleton . Art . 11 August 2022 . How Nigeria's Roy Mbaeteka is turning 'impossible dream' into Giants reality . . 1 October 2022.
5. News: 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 . . 1 October 2022.
6. News: Leonard . Pat . 21 April 2022 . Roy Mbaeteka's incredible journey from Nigeria to Giants' roster: 'From nowhere to somewhere' . . 1 October 2022.
7. News: Fennelly . John . 26 April 2022 . Roy Mbaeteka impressed Giants with his football IQ . Giants Wire . . 1 October 2022.
8. News: Portnoy . Jeremy . 3 July 2022 . Will Giants' gamble on Nigerian OT Roy Mbaeteka pay long-term dividends? . Big Blue View . . 1 October 2022.
9. Web site: New York Giants announce 53-man roster for 2022. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. 31 August 2022.
10. News: Ulrich . Logan . 29 September 2022 . Giants Re-Sign RB Antonio Williams To PS, Cut OT Roy Mbaeteka . . 1 October 2022.
11. Web site: Salomone . Dan . 7 December 2022 . Nigerian OT Roy Mbaeteka continues NFL journey on Giants' practice squad . 4 February 2023 . Giants.com . en-US.
12. Web site: Grindley . Wyatt . 14 December 2022 . Giants Sign WR Jaydon Mickens To PS, Release OT Roy Mbaeteka . 4 February 2023 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.
13. Web site: Bears allocated Nigerian tackle Roy Mbaeteka. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. 4 May 2023.
14. News: Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. 29 August 2023.
15. Web site: Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 players to practice squad. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. 30 August 2023.
16. Web site: Roster Moves: Bears sign 10 to reserve/future contracts. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. 8 January 2024.
17. Web site: Browns sign T Roy Mbaeteka. ClevelandBrowns.com. 29 April 2024.
18. Web site: Browns reduce roster to 74 players, return 5 to active roster . clevelandbrowns.com . 27 August 2024.
19. Web site: Browns sign 13 players to the practice squad. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 28, 2024.