How Robert Tonyan built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Robert Tonyan is an American football tight end currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Indiana State before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions in 2017. He spent five seasons (2018-2022) with the Green Bay Packers. Tonyan has also been associated with the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings throughout his professional career.
On May 12, 2017, Robert Tonyan signed a three-year contract with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent, marking the tenth Indiana State player to reach the NFL.
On December 8, 2019, Tonyan caught a 12-yard touchdown pass in a 20–15 win over the Washington Redskins.
On April 24, 2020, Tonyan was re-signed by the Packers as an exclusive-rights free agent.
On September 20, 2020, Tonyan caught an 11-yard touchdown pass in a 42–21 win over the Lions.
On March 17, 2021, the Packers placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Tonyan.
On October 28, 2021, Tonyan tore his ACL in the week 8 game against the Arizona Cardinals, ending his season.
On November 1, 2021, Tonyan was placed on injured reserve due to his ACL tear.
On March 20, 2022, Tonyan re-signed with the Packers on a one-year contract.
On March 16, 2023, Tonyan signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears.
On May 16, 2024, Tonyan signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
On August 27, 2024, Tonyan was released by the Minnesota Vikings and re-signed to the practice squad.
On October 3, 2024, Tonyan was promoted to the active roster of the Minnesota Vikings.
On October 22, 2024, Tonyan was released from the Vikings' active roster but was subsequently re-signed to the practice squad.
On November 29, 2024, Tonyan was released from the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
On December 23, 2024, Tonyan was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.
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