Andre Roberts (American football)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Andre Roberts
| image = Andre Roberts 2018.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Roberts with the New York Jets in 2018
| current_team =
| number = 12, 19, 18, 7
| position = Wide receiver
Return specialist
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|1|9|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 195
| high_school = Spring Valley (Columbia)
| college = The Citadel (2006–2009)
| draftyear = 2010
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 88
| pastteams =
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
- Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2016}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2022}})
| status =
| highlights =
- First-team All-Pro (2018)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2020, 2021)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2018–2020)
- 2× NFL kickoff return yards leader (2018, 2021)
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 262
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 3,079
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 15
| statlabel4 = Return yards
| statvalue4 = 8,631
| statlabel5 = Return touchdowns
| statvalue5 = 6
| pfr = RobeAn00
}}
Andre McXavier Roberts (born January 9, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for The Citadel Bulldogs and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. Roberts has played for nine teams in his NFL career; in addition to the Cardinals, he has played for the Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Carolina Panthers.
Early life
A native of Fairbanks, Alaska, Roberts attended Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina, where he was a two-sport star in football and track.{{Cite web |last=Raynor |first=Grace |date=June 12, 2016 |title=Former Citadel All-American Andre Roberts signs with Detroit Lions |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/former-citadel-all-american-andre-roberts-signs-with-detroit-lions/article_54d62ce8-2d2e-540f-ad34-11d25dfc1761.html |access-date=October 3, 2018 |website=Post and Courier |language=en}} He earned All-region and All-area honors as a senior and led the Vikings to the regional championship and state semi-finals. He earned MVP honors for his performance in the 2005 North-South All-Star game.
In addition to football, Roberts lettered in track & field while at Spring Valley, leading his team to the state championship in 2003 and a second-place finish as a senior, the season he captured All-State recognition. He posted personal-bests of 11.2 in the 100-meter dash,{{Cite web |title=Region 5-4A – Boys Results (Raw) |url=https://sc.milesplit.com/meets/17273-region-5-4a/results/34059/raw |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=SCRUNNERS.COM |language=en}} 21.91 in the 200-meter dash{{Cite web |title=Outback/Azalea Invitational – Boys Results (Raw) |url=https://sc.milesplit.com/meets/14817-outbackazalea-invitational/results/32352/raw |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=SCRUNNERS.COM |language=en}} and 48.60 in the 400-meter dash.{{Cite web |title=SCHSL State Championships – Track & Field Meet |url=https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/25659 |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=Athletic.net |language=en}}
College career
Roberts attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina from 2006 to 2009, where he played football and ran track.{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts – Football |url=https://citadelsports.com/sports/football/roster/andre-roberts/818 |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=The Citadel Athletics |language=en}} He was a three-time All Southern Conference selection and two-time FCS All American who set school records for receptions in a game (14), season (95) and career (286); receiving yards in a season (1,334) and career (3,743); touchdown receptions in a game (4), season (14) and career (37); punt return yards in a season (461) and career (1,160) as well as career all-purpose yards (5,203).{{Cite web |date=January 28, 2010 |title=Roberts Named to Another All-Decade Team |url=https://citadelsports.com/news/2010/1/28/1_28_2010_2462.aspx?path=football |access-date=October 3, 2018 |website=Citadel Sports |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2018 |title=Act Like A Rookie |url=https://today.citadel.edu/act-like-a-rookie/ |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=The Citadel Today |language=en-US}}
Roberts joined The Citadel outdoor track team in mid-March 2007, earning his first Penn Relays Championship watch. He made his debut at the Furman Invitational (4/07), as he finished third in the 400 meters, running 50.91. Also at Furman, he finished second in the 200 meters with a time of 23.49. He ran a collegiate-best 200-meter time of 23.05 at the Chanticleer Invitational (4/14). He ran the anchor leg of the 4x100-meter relay that clocked 41.94 at the Southern Conference Championships (4/22), garnering All-Conference honors. Also ran the anchor leg of the 4×100-meter relay team that won at the Penn Relays for the fifth consecutive time in Citadel history.{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1662379 |title=Andre Roberts, Citadel, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com |website=www.cbssports.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220234319/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1662379 |archive-date=December 20, 2014}} He graduated in three and a half years with a degree in accounting.{{Cite web |last=Person |first=Joseph |date=April 25, 2010 |title=Andre Roberts' NFL dream comes true |url=http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/article14383925.html |access-date=November 20, 2016 |website=thestate.com}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 10 7/8
| weight = 195
| dash = 4.46
| ten split = 1.59
| twenty split = 2.58
| shuttle = 4.15
| cone drill = 6.77
| vertical = 36.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 0
| bench = 15
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 31 1/2
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/andre-roberts/3200524f-4210-2317-b087-af0f9a8937e1 |title=Andre Roberts Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=April 16, 2023}}{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts, Citadel, WR, 2010 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=81529&DraftYear=2010 |access-date=August 26, 2021 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
=Arizona Cardinals=
Roberts was taken in the third round with the 88th overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2010 NFL draft. The Cardinals originally obtained the pick used to select Roberts by trading Anquan Boldin to the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=December 25, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Roberts started out his rookie season playing limited time as a punt returner.{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} As the season went on, Roberts started playing more snaps and started to move into the second receiver slot. He caught his first NFL touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings, a 27–24 loss in OT.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – November 7th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011070min.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He caught his second NFL touchdown, a 74-yard completion, on Christmas Day against the Dallas Cowboys, a game that was won in the last minute 27–26.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals – December 25th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012250crd.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Washington Redskins=
File:Andre roberts redskins.jpg
On March 11, 2014, Roberts and the Washington Redskins agreed to terms on a four-year contract, worth roughly $16 million.{{Cite web |last=Brinson |first=Will |date=March 11, 2014 |title=WR Andre Roberts agrees to deal with Redskins |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/wr-andre-roberts-agrees-to-deal-with-redskins/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Finlay |first=JP |date=March 11, 2014 |title=Andre Roberts "elated" to join the Redskins |url=http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/andre-roberts-elated-join-redskins |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315084531/http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/andre-roberts-elated-join-redskins |archive-date=March 15, 2014 |access-date=March 15, 2014 |website=CSNWashington.com}} The contract was finalized the next day.{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=March 12, 2014 |title=It's Official: Andre Roberts Signs Contract |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Its-Official-Andre-Roberts-Signs-Contract/40538418-242e-411b-89f9-39fcb04932f8 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316025354/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Its-Official-Andre-Roberts-Signs-Contract/40538418-242e-411b-89f9-39fcb04932f8 |archive-date=March 16, 2014 |access-date=March 15, 2014 |website=Redskins.com}} Later that month, Roberts made a $12,000 donation to the Kirk Cousins Football Camp, allowing Roberts the rights to wear number 12, which he wore for four seasons in Arizona.{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Josh |date=April 3, 2014 |title=Kirk Cousins switches Washington Redskins jersey number back to No. 8 |url=https://fansided.com/2014/04/03/kirk-cousins-switches-washington-redskins-jersey-number-back-8/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=FanSided |language=en-US}} He originally signed with the intention to be the Redskins' number two wide receiver, opposite of Pierre Garçon, but became the number three receiver after the signing of DeSean Jackson. He also became the team's new return specialist.{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=September 4, 2014 |title=Andre Roberts to return kicks and punts for Redskins |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/04/andre-roberts-to-return-kicks-and-punts-for-redskins/ |access-date=October 13, 2014}}
In the Week 4, 45–14 loss against the New York Giants, Roberts scored one of the only two Redskins' scores in the game after catching an 18-yard pass from Cousins.{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=September 26, 2014 |title=Kirk Cousins has five turnovers, Eli Manning has five TDs, and Giants top Redskins, 45–14 |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/kirk-cousins-has-five-turnovers-eli-manning-has-five-tds-and-giants-top-redskins-45-14/2014/09/26/cf6b8294-450a-11e4-b437-1a7368204804_story.html |access-date=June 20, 2015}} It was his first touchdown with the Redskins.
In Week 11 of the 2015 season, Roberts returned a kick 99 yards for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Kring-Schreifels |first=Jake |date=November 23, 2015 |title=Andre Roberts' Return Makes No. 1 Run Of The Week |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/blog/article-1/Andre-Roberts-Return-Makes-No-1-Run-Of-The-Week/f456aab8-067c-4724-918e-33f6655f8f54 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151128042911/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/blog/article-1/Andre-Roberts-Return-Makes-No-1-Run-Of-The-Week/f456aab8-067c-4724-918e-33f6655f8f54 |archive-date=November 28, 2015 |access-date=December 29, 2015 |website=Redskins.com}} On December 21, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, ending his season.{{Cite web |last=Czarda |first=Stephen |date=December 21, 2015 |title=Redskins Place Andre Roberts On Injured Reserve |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Place-Andre-Roberts-On-Injured-Reserve/0cccdc9b-9fd1-4171-b235-e1ec5c7dfd8c |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222230000/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Place-Andre-Roberts-On-Injured-Reserve/0cccdc9b-9fd1-4171-b235-e1ec5c7dfd8c |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |access-date=December 29, 2015 |website=Redskins.com}}
Roberts was released by the Redskins on May 17, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=May 17, 2016 |title=Redskins release wideout Andre Roberts |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/redskins-release-wideout-andre-roberts-0ap3000000663109 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}
=Detroit Lions=
On June 13, 2016, Roberts signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=June 13, 2016 |title=Lions sign Andre Roberts, will visit with Anquan Boldin |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-sign-andre-roberts-will-visit-with-anquan-boldin-0ap3000000668737 |access-date=June 13, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}
On October 2, 2016, Roberts returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears – October 2nd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610020chi.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a week 11 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Roberts had another punt return touchdown, this time for 55 yards.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions – November 20th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611200det.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Roberts also had several critical catches during the regular season, and finished the year with 14 receptions for 188 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Atlanta Falcons=
On March 14, 2017, Roberts signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web |last=Crabtree |first=Curtis |date=March 14, 2017 |title=Report: Andre Roberts signs one-year deal with Falcons |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-andre-roberts-signs-one-year-deal-with-falcons |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
On September 10, 2017, in his Falcons debut, Roberts was the kickoff and punt returner in the 23–17 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears – September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100chi.htm |access-date=October 2, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He served as the Falcons' primary kick and punt returner in 2017, while only recording one catch for 12 yards on offense.{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2017 Atlanta Falcons Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/atl/2017.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=New York Jets=
On March 23, 2018, Roberts signed with the New York Jets.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=March 23, 2018 |title=WR-KR Andre Roberts Joins Jets |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/WR-KR-Andre-Roberts-Joins-jets/8d9b0228-74f0-4c6e-8a42-6f2b353e5adc |access-date=November 1, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} On September 10, in the season opener against the Detroit Lions, Roberts scored his first punt return touchdown, which went for 78 yards, as a Jet.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2018 |title=Return man Andre Roberts puts 'special' in special teams |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/football-jets-t42066 |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Newsday |language=en}} In a week 15 game against the Houston Texans he had a touchdown reception and added 93 yards in kick returns;{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at New York Jets – December 15th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201812150nyj.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} he was named to the 2018 AFC Pro Bowl squad as a return specialist.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=December 18, 2018 |title=Andre Roberts Will Be AFC Return Specialist at the Pro Bowl |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/andre-roberts-will-be-afc-return-specialist-at-the-pro-bowl |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=New York Jets |language=en-US}} In Week 16, against the Green Bay Packers, he had a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a career high 215 return yards.{{Cite web |title=Packers vs. Jets – Box Score – December 23, 2018 – ESPN |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=401030870 |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Roberts finished with career bests for both punt and kickoff returns with 324 and a league-leading 1,174 yards, respectively, in addition to adding 10 catches for 79 yards and a score on offense.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Kick & Punt Returns |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/returns.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was the first member of the Jets named to the All-Pro team since 2011.{{Cite web |last=Costello |first=Brian |date=January 5, 2019 |title=Andre Roberts breaks Jets' first-team All-Pro drought |url=https://nypost.com/2019/01/04/andre-roberts-breaks-jets-first-team-all-pro-drought/ |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=New York Post |language=en}}
=Buffalo Bills=
On March 13, 2019, Roberts signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Chris |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Bills sign Pro Bowl returner Andre Roberts |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-pro-bowl-returner-andre-roberts |access-date=November 1, 2023 |website=BuffaloBills.com}} During the 2019 season he caught three passes and returned 53 kicks for 888 yards;{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} he was named as an alternate to the Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/probowl.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On September 5, 2020, Roberts was released by the Bills,{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Andre Roberts out as Bills drop to 53 players |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/05/andre-roberts-out-as-bills-drop-to-53-players/ |access-date=September 6, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk}} but was re-signed the following day after some additional roster adjustments.{{Cite web |last=Wojton |first=Nick |date=September 6, 2020 |title=Jon Feliciano, Isaiah Hodgins to IR, Bills re-sign Andre Roberts, Dean Marlowe |url=https://billswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/06/buffalo-bills-jon-feliciano-isaiah-hodgins-andre-roberts-dean-marlowe/ |access-date=September 6, 2020 |website=Bills Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}
During the 2020 season, Roberts caught four passes for 34 yards, returning 29 punts for 286 yards (9.9 yards per return) and 32 kick returns for 961 yards (league-leading 30.0 yards per return).{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Roberts led the AFC in total return yards and was named a Pro Bowler and Second-team All-Pro.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/probowl.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/allpro.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Kick & Punt Returns |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/returns.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Houston Texans=
On March 24, 2021, Roberts signed a two-year deal with the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=March 15, 2021 |title=Texans signing kick returner Andre Roberts to two-year deal |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/Texans-to-sign-Andre-Roberts-kick-returner-16027287.php |access-date=March 15, 2021 |website=Houston Chronicle}}{{Cite web |date=March 24, 2021 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-24-2021) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-24-2021 |access-date=March 24, 2021 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} On October 18, 2021, Roberts was released by the Texans.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2021 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (10-19-2021) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-10-19-2021 |access-date=November 1, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}
=Los Angeles Chargers=
On October 21, 2021, Roberts signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign Andre Roberts|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-andre-roberts|website=Chargers.com|date=October 21, 2021|access-date=October 23, 2021|archive-date=October 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023233628/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-andre-roberts|url-status=dead}} In the 2021 season, he appeared in 16 games over the course of the season with two teams. He mainly had a special teams role.{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He led the league in total kickoff return yards with 1,010.{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Kick & Punt Returns |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/returns.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Carolina Panthers=
On May 2, 2022, Roberts signed with the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=May 2, 2022 |title=Panthers bring in return specialist Andre Roberts |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/andre-roberts-return-specialist-agreed-to-terms-citadel-south-carolina |access-date=November 1, 2023 |website=Panthers.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on September 13, 2022, with a knee injury.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=September 13, 2022 |title=Panthers place Andre Roberts on injured reserve |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/panthers-place-andre-roberts-on-injured-reserve |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} He was activated on December 31.{{Cite magazine |last=Callihan |first=Schuyler |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Panthers Activate Josh Norman & Andre Roberts |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/news/panthers-activate-josh-norman-andre-roberts |access-date=November 2, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}} He played in three games in the 2022 season, playing only on special teams.{{Cite web |title=Andre Roberts 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
NFL career statistics
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=Regular season=
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD |
| 2010 | ARI
| 15 || 2 || 24 || 307 || 12.8 || 74 || 2 || – || – || – || – || – || 14 || 326 || 23.3 || 47 || 0 || 35 || 263 || 7.5 || 25 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | ARI
| 16 || 16 || 51 || 586 || 11.5 || 45 || 2 || 3 || 27 || 9.0 || 12 || 0 || 2 || 33 || 16.5 || 21 || 0 || 2 || -3 || -1.5 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | ARI
| 15 || 15 || 64 || 759 || 11.9 || 46 || 5 || 4 || 29 || 7.3 || 15 || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || 3 || 15 || 5.0 || 10 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | ARI
| 16 || 2 || 43 || 471 || 11.0 || 34 || 2 || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | WAS
| 16 || 4 || 36 || 453 || 12.6 || 61 || 2 || 2 || 21 || 10.5 || 19 || 0 || 30 || 710 || 23.7 || 45 || 0 || 28 || 208 || 7.4 || 37 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | WAS
| 9 || 0 || 11 || 135 || 12.3 || 38 || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || 7 || 231 || 33.0 || 99 || 1 || – || – || – || – || – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | DET
| 16 || 1 || 14 || 188 || 13.4 || 44 || 1 || – || – || – || – || – || 33 || 747 || 22.6 || 42 || 0 || 20 || 246 || 12.3 || 85 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | ATL
| 16 || 0 || 1 || 12 || 12.0 || 12 || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || style="background:#cfecec;"| 38 || 860 || 22.6 || 61 || 0 || 27 || 201 || 7.4 || 27 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | NYJ
| 16 || 1 || 10 || 79 || 7.9 || 20 || 1 || 2 || 20 || 10.0 || 18 || 0 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 40 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 1,174 || 29.4 || 99 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 1 || 23 || 324 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 14.1 || 78 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | BUF
| 13 || 0 || 3 || 20 || 6.7 || 7 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 7.0 || 7 || 0 || 25 || 664 || 26.6 || 66 || 0 || 28 || 223 || 8.0 || 22 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | BUF
| 15 || 0 || 4 || 34 || 8.5 || 16 || 0 || 1 || -3 || -3.0 || -3 || 0 || 32 || 961 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 30.0 || 60 || 0 || 29 || 286 || 9.9 || 38 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2" | 2021 | HOU
| 6 || 0 || 1 || 35 || 35.0 || 35 || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || style="background:#cfecec;"| 18 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 386 || 21.4 || 38 || 0 || 8 || 33 || 4.1 || 11 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| LAC
| 10 || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || 3 || 19 || 6.3 || 9 || 0 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 19 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 624 || 32.8 || 101 || 1 || 12 || 66 || 5.5 || 15 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | CAR
| 3 || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || – || 2 || 35 || 17.5 || 18 || 0 || 4 || 18 || 4.5 || 10 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00.htm Career]
! 182 | 41 | 262 | 3,079 | 11.8 | 74 | 15 | 16 | 120 | 7.5 | 19 | 0 | 260 | 6,751 | 26.0 | 101 | 3 | 219 | 1,880 | 8.6 | 85 | 3 |
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Kick returns ! colspan="5"| Punt returns | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD |
| 2015 | WAS
| 0 || 0 || colspan="20"| did not play due to injury | ||||||||||
| 2016 | DET
| 1 || 0 || 4 || 76 || 19.0 || 22 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | ATL
| 2 || 0 || 5 || 63 || 12.6 || 23 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 4.0 || 4 || 0 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | BUF
| 1 || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || 1 || 8 || 8.0 || 8 || 0 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | BUF
| 3 || 0 || 5 || 95 || 19.0 || 29 || 0 || 2 || 8 || 4.0 || 8 || 0 | ||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00.htm Career]
! 7 | 0 | 14 | 234 | 16.7 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 |
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