History of Robert Tonyan in Timeline
"Robert Joseph Tonyan Jr. is an American professional football player for the Minnesota Vikings. He primarily plays as a tight end. Before joining the Vikings, Tonyan played for the Green Bay Packers (2018-2022) and the Chicago Bears (2023). He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Detroit Lions in 2017 after his college football career at Indiana State."
April 30, 1994: Birth
Robert Tonyan Jr. was born on April 30, 1994.
2012: Enrolled at Indiana State
Robert Tonyan enrolled at Indiana State in 2012.
2013: First Career Completion
In 2013, Robert Tonyan appeared in 11 games, starting three as a quarterback and threw his first career completion for a 57-yard touchdown.
2015: Honorable Mention All-Missouri Valley Football Conference
Robert Tonyan received an honorable mention on the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference team in 2015.
May 12, 2017: Signed by Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions signed Robert Tonyan to a three-year contract on May 12, 2017, making him the tenth Indiana State football player to reach the NFL.
2017: Signed by Detroit Lions
Robert Tonyan signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
2017: Signed to Green Bay Packers Practice Squad
Robert Tonyan was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad for the last four games of the 2017 season.
2018: First NFL Reception
In 2018, Robert Tonyan made his first NFL reception, a 54-yard touchdown from Aaron Rodgers against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11.
2018: Joined Green Bay Packers
Robert Tonyan joined the Green Bay Packers in 2018.
December 8, 2019: Touchdown Against Washington Redskins
On December 8, 2019, Robert Tonyan caught a 12-yard touchdown pass in a win against the Washington Redskins.
April 24, 2020: Re-signed with Packers
The Green Bay Packers re-signed Robert Tonyan on April 24, 2020, as an exclusive-rights free agent.
September 20, 2020: Touchdown Against Detroit Lions
On September 20, 2020, Robert Tonyan caught an 11-yard touchdown pass in a win against the Detroit Lions.
October 5, 2020: Three Touchdown Performance Against Atlanta Falcons
On October 5, 2020, Robert Tonyan had three touchdown catches against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, leading the Packers to victory.
March 17, 2021: Restricted Free Agent Tender
The Green Bay Packers placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Robert Tonyan on March 17, 2021.
October 28, 2021: ACL Tear
Robert Tonyan suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on October 28, 2021, causing him to miss the rest of the season.
November 1, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve
Robert Tonyan was placed on injured reserve on November 1, 2021.
March 20, 2022: Re-signed with Packers
Robert Tonyan re-signed with the Green Bay Packers on March 20, 2022, on a one-year contract.
2022: Left Green Bay Packers
Robert Tonyan's time with the Green Bay Packers ended in 2022.
March 16, 2023: Signed with Chicago Bears
On March 16, 2023, Robert Tonyan signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears.
2023: Signed with Chicago Bears
Robert Tonyan played for the Chicago Bears for one season in 2023.
May 16, 2024: Signed with Minnesota Vikings
Robert Tonyan signed with the Minnesota Vikings on May 16, 2024.
2024: Signed with Minnesota Vikings
Robert Tonyan signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024.