Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jamal Robertson
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jamal Robertson made an impact.
Jamal Robertson is a former professional American and Canadian football player. He primarily played as a running back and kick returner. Robertson's career spanned from 2001 to 2011, during which he played college football at Ohio Northern University before transitioning to the professional level. He played in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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1997: Attended Ohio Northern University
From 1997, Jamal Robertson attended Ohio Northern University and played at running back and kick returner for its NCAA Division III Ohio Northern Polar Bears football team.
2001: Joined Calgary Stampeders practice squad
In 2001, Jamal Robertson began his professional football career on the practice squad of the CFL team Calgary Stampeders.
2001: Started professional football career
In 2001, Jamal Robertson started his professional football career in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
January 23, 2002: Signed with San Francisco 49ers
On January 23, 2002, Jamal Robertson signed with the NFL team San Francisco 49ers, which allocated him to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa on February 6.
2002: Played for the 49ers
After being inactive for the first five weeks of his NFL debut season of 2002, Jamal Robertson played in six games for the 49ers on special teams.
2002: Signed with San Francisco 49ers
In early 2002, Jamal Robertson signed with the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
2003: Played in nine games
In 2003, Jamal Robertson played in nine games off the bench for the 49ers. He had 32 rushing attempts for 136 yards and three special teams tackles.
November 13, 2004: Signed with Carolina Panthers
On November 13, 2004, Jamal Robertson was signed by the Carolina Panthers as a free agent.
2004: Played for the Carolina Panthers
In 2004, Jamal Robertson played for the Carolina Panthers.
2004: Played for the 49ers
In 2004, Jamal Robertson played in seven games for the 49ers, with 25 kick returns for 560 yards and 16 carries for 71 yards, including his first NFL touchdown.
2005: Advanced to NFC Championship with Carolina Panthers
In 2005, Jamal Robertson helped the Carolina Panthers advance to the NFC Championship.
2005: Played running back for Panthers
In 2005, Jamal Robertson made more appearances at running back in 2005 due to injuries to Stephen Davis, DeShaun Foster, and Nick Goings. Playing seven regular season games that season, Robertson had 14 rushing plays for 41 yards and a touchdown and returned 16 kickoffs for 343 yards.
September 2, 2006: Released by Panthers
Following the preseason, the Carolina Panthers cut Jamal Robertson on September 2, 2006.
December 12, 2006: Signed by Atlanta Falcons
On December 12, 2006, Jamal Robertson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons due to injuries to Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood. Robertson appeared in one game for the Falcons.
2006: Played for the Atlanta Falcons
Very late in the 2006 season, Jamal Robertson played briefly for the Atlanta Falcons.
August 8, 2007: Released by Atlanta Falcons
Prior to the preseason, Jamal Robertson was released on August 8, 2007.
November 14, 2007: Signed by Saskatchewan Roughriders
Due to injuries to running backs Corey Holmes, Wes Cates, and Josh Ranek the Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Jamal Robertson on November 14, 2007.
June 5, 2008: Traded to the Toronto Argonauts
On June 5, 2008, Jamal Robertson was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for Leron Mitchell. The trade came after Argonaut starter Tyler Ebell ruptured his Achilles tendon, necessitating a move for Toronto.
2008: Played for the Toronto Argonauts
From 2008, Jamal Robertson played for the Toronto Argonauts.
2009: Played for the Toronto Argonauts
In 2009, Jamal Robertson played for the Toronto Argonauts.
2009: Played in 18 games for the Argonauts
In 2009, Jamal Robertson played in 18 games for the Toronto Argonauts where he rushed for 1,031 yards and nine touchdowns, received for 482 yards and 37 yards, and had 191 kickoff return yards.
March 22, 2010: Signed with the BC Lions
On March 22, 2010, Jamal Robertson signed with the BC Lions.
2010: Played for BC Lions
From 2010, Jamal Robertson played for BC Lions.
January 24, 2011: Re-signed with the BC Lions
On January 24, 2011, Jamal Robertson re-signed with the BC Lions.
December 1, 2011: Retired from football
On December 1, 2011, Jamal Robertson retired from football.
2011: Won 99th Grey Cup with BC Lions
In his final pro football season in 2011, Jamal Robertson was part of the BC Lions team that won the 99th Grey Cup.
2011: Played until 2011
Jamal Robertson played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL) until 2011.
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