Career Timeline of Richie Incognito: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Richie Incognito, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Richard "Richie" Incognito Jr. is a former American professional football guard in the NFL. Drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 2005 after playing college football for Nebraska, he also played for the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Oakland Raiders. He earned four Pro Bowl selections during his career. He retired once, returned, and then retired again after playing three seasons with the Raiders.

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2002: Started as Freshman

In 2002, Richie Incognito became the first Husker freshman offensive lineman to start in the season opener.

2003: Rams offensive line

Richie Incognito was part of the Rams offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks since 2003.

2005: Drafted by the St. Louis Rams

In 2005, Richie Incognito was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the NFL draft.

2005: Rookie Season with Rams

In 2005, Richie Incognito's rookie season with the St. Louis Rams saw him on the reserved/unsigned list until Week 3, then placed on the non-football injury list for the remainder of the season.

2008: Restricted Free Agent

Following the 2008 season, Richie Incognito became a restricted free agent and continued to work out with the Rams.

April 17, 2009: Tender Offered by the Rams

On April 17, 2009, the Rams offered Richie Incognito a one-year tender worth $1.01 million.

2009: NFL Players Vote Incognito 'Dirtiest Player'

In 2009, NFL players voted Richie Incognito the dirtiest player in the league, according to a Sporting News poll.

2009: Left the St. Louis Rams

Richie Incognito played for the St. Louis Rams until the 2009 season.

March 17, 2010: Signed with the Dolphins

On March 17, 2010, Richie Incognito signed a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins.

2011: Re-signed with Dolphins

In 2011, Richie Incognito re-signed with the Miami Dolphins on a three-year deal.

2012: Incognito Hosts Screening for Operation Homefront

During the 2012 season, Richie Incognito hosted a private screening and book reading of the animated film Rise of the Guardians for Operation Homefront, where he led a book reading to over 100 children before the screening of the film.

2012: Pro Bowl Selection and Good Guy Award

In 2012, Richie Incognito made his first Pro Bowl appearance and won the Good Guy Award.

February 4, 2014: Incognito's Suspension Lifted

On February 4, 2014, Richie Incognito's suspension from the Miami Dolphins was lifted.

2014: Did not play

Richie Incognito did not play during the entire 2014 NFL season.

February 7, 2015: Signed with Buffalo Bills

On February 7, 2015, Richie Incognito signed as a free agent with the Buffalo Bills.

2015: Incognito Signs with Buffalo Bills

In 2015, after sitting out the 2014 season, Richie Incognito signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was seen as an "ultimate professional" and "quickly became a locker room favorite".