Ronald Darby

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| birth_place = Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.

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Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2017|2019}})
Washington Football Team ({{NFL Year|2020}})
Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2021}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2023}})
Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2024}})
Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2025}})*

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Ronald Darby (born January 2, 1994) is an American former professional football cornerback who played 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft. He has played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens, and Jacksonville Jaguars. A world-class sprinter during his high school years, Darby won medals at the 2011 World Youth Championships in Athletics.

Early life

Darby attended Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, where he played as many as six different positions on offense, defense, and special teams. Excelling on defense, Darby was part of a Wolverines' secondary that also included Tavon Young, and which registered four shutouts and allowed just 82 points in 2011. Darby was a USA Today and Sports Illustrated High School All-American in 2011, and participated in the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game. as a junior, rushed for 1,329 yards and 23 touchdowns, while tallying three interceptions and eight pass breakups on defense.

Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Darby, running a 4.37-second 40-yard dash, was ranked as the No. 2 cornerback prospect in his class, behind only Tracy Howard.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-2898 |title=Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com Ranking - Rivals.com cornerbacks 2012 |publisher=Rivals.yahoo.com |access-date=October 15, 2013}} He chose Florida State over Notre Dame, Maryland, Clemson and Auburn.

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Darby won a bronze medal in the 200 m at the 2011 World Youth Championships in Athletics.{{cite news |url=http://www.antiguaobserver.com/?p=61347 |title=English-speaking Caribbean athletes bring home three more gold medals |work=Antigua Observer |date=July 11, 2011 |access-date=July 11, 2011 |archive-date=March 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320090355/http://www.antiguaobserver.com/?p=61347 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |url=http://www.universalsports.com/video/assetid=b48130d2-0ae4-4a6a-b961-3688e298aa82.html |title=2011 World Youth Championships: Stephen Newbold wins boys 200m |work=Universal Sports |date=July 10, 2011 }} He also finished fourth in the 100 m.{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/ronald-darby-takes-4th-in-100-at-world-youth-championships/2011/07/08/gIQA2Rw23H_story.html |title=Ronald Darby takes 4th in 100 at World Youth Championships |newspaper=Washington Post |date=July 8, 2011 |first=Carl |last=Little }} Along with Aldrich Bailey, Najee Glass, and Arman Hall, he ran a World Youth Best in the meet's medley relay.

His personal bests are 6.77 seconds in the 60 meters, 10.41 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.05 seconds in the 200 meters.{{cite web|url=http://www.all-athletics.com/node/420614|title=Profile of Ronald DARBY - All-Athletics.com|website=www.All-Athletics.com|access-date=December 28, 2017|archive-date=December 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228232112/http://www.all-athletics.com/node/420614|url-status=dead}}

College career

As a true freshman at Florida State, Darby was part of a Florida State defense that led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in points allowed (15.1 per game) and yards allowed (253.8). They ranked seventh in the FBS. Additionally, Darby was a brother of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity while attending Florida State University.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pikes.org/about-pike/prominent-pikes|title=Prominent Pikes|date=December 16, 2020 }} Although exclusively a back-up to Xavier Rhodes and Nick Waisome, Darby registered 18 tacklesp and broke up seven passes in 2012, which earned him ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/chopping-block/os-cb-florida-state-ronald-darby-acc-defensive-rookie-of-year-20121127,0,4978648.post|title=FSU cornerback Ronald Darby named ACC's Defensive Rookie of Year|date=November 27, 2012|website=OrlandoSentinel.com|access-date=December 28, 2017}} Darby was also named Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2012/allamerica130107.html |title=FWAA > News > Freshman All-America Team |publisher=Sportswriters.net |date=January 7, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2013}} In the 2013 Orange Bowl vs. Northern Illinois, Darby registered four solo tackles and one defended pass.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/id/2969920/ronald-darby |title=Ronald Darby Game By Game Stats and Performance - Florida State Seminoles - ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |access-date=October 15, 2013}} As a sophomore, he played in 14 games with nine starts, including playing in, and winning the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. For the season he had 14 tackles and two interceptions. As a junior in 2014, he started all 14 games and recorded 43 tackles.

After his junior season, Darby entered the 2015 NFL draft.{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2015 |title=FSU CB Ronald Darby intends to enter 2015 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/fsu-cb-ronald-darby-intends-to-enter-2015-nfl-draft-0ap3000000455546 |access-date=December 28, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}

Professional career

=Pre-draft=

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NFL draft analysts projected Darby to be selected in the second or third round.[http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/ronald-darby?id=2552689 NFL Combine profile] He attended the NFL Combine and performed well in the 40, 20, and 10-yard dash. He participated at Florida State's Pro Day, but only performed positional drills. He had pre-draft visits with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans, and New York Jets.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/speedy-florida-state-cb-ronald-darby-has-5-visits-scheduled-0ap3000000482710| title=Speedy Florida State CB Ronald Darby has 5 visits scheduled| access-date=January 26, 2017| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Huguenin| date=March 31, 2015}} NFL analyst Lance Zierlein ranked him as the third-best cornerback in the draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2015-nfl-draft-lance-zierlein-s-top-10-cornerbacks-0ap3000000481491| title=2015 NFL Draft: Lance Zierlein's top 10 cornerbacks| access-date=January 26, 2017| website=NFL.com| author=Lance Zierlein| date=March 27, 2015}} Sports Illustrated ranked Darby as the sixth-best cornerback prospect in the draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/14/2015-nfl-draft-rankings-cornerback| title=2015 NFL Draft Rankings: cornerbacks| access-date=January 26, 2017| website=si.com| author=Chris Burke| date=April 14, 2015}} NFLDraftScout.com had him ranked as the seventh best cornerback available in the draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122612&draftyear=2015&genpos=CB| title=*Ronald Darby, DS #5 CB, Florida State: 2015 NFL Draft| access-date=January 26, 2017| website=nfldraftscout.com}}

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| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{cite web|title=Ronald Darby Draft and Combine Prospect Profile|url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ronald-darby/32004441-5218-7187-9a66-cb54872359ea|work=NFL.com|access-date=December 4, 2015}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=122612&DraftYear=2015 |title=2015 Draft Scout Ronald Darby, Florida State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |access-date=March 13, 2023 |website=draftscout.com}}

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=Buffalo Bills=

The Buffalo Bills selected Darby in the second round (50th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He was the seventh cornerback drafted and was the first of two cornerbacks selected from Florida State, along with third-round pick (78th overall) P. J. Williams.{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-state-seminoles/chopping-block/os-buffalo-bills-draft-ronald-darby-pipeline-to-fsu-20150501-post.html|title=Buffalo Bills draft CB Ronald Darby, continue pipeline to FSU|first=Brendan|last=Sonnone|date=May 1, 2015|website=OrlandoSentinel.com|access-date=December 28, 2017}}

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|quote="He's physical, not only with the ball carriers, but as a press guy and Rex is a big press guy. He has physical attributes, height weight, plays with speed. Not great production this year, but he also wasn't challenged much this year, and he can come in and learn behind some quality corners. We had some talks, got close, but nothing came to fruition. We were excited to move down, but we're more excited to have Darby. Three things: We said at the beginning of the draft we were going to take the best player; we can take a corner every year; and with the additions the other teams have made in this division, we have to keep up in the arms race."{{cite web| title=Bills take Florida State CB Ronald Darby in second round| url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/three-point-stance/2015/05/01/bills-nfl-draft-ronald-darby/26745275/| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=democratandchronicle.com| date=May 1, 2015| author=Sal Maiorana}}

|source=–Doug Whaley (Buffalo Bills General Manager)

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==2015==

On May 19, 2015, the Buffalo Bills signed Darby to a four–year, {{USD}}4.56 million rookie contract that included $2.17 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.58 million.{{cite web |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/ronald-darby-16774/| title=Sportrac.com: Ronald Darby contract| access-date=January 27, 2017| website=Sportrac.com}}

Throughout training camp, he competed against Leodis McKelvin, Corey Graham, Ross Cockrell, Nickell Robey, and Ron Brooks to be a starting cornerback under defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman. Head coach Rex Ryan named him the a starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Stephon Gilmore.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/174/BUF| title=Ourlads.com: Buffalo Bills' Depth Chart| access-date=January 27, 2017| website=Ourlads.com}}

On September 13, 2015, Darby made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Buffalo Bills' home-opener against the Indianapolis Colts and made six combined tackles (five solo), two pass deflections, and had his first career interception on a pass thrown by Andrew Luck to wide receiver T. Y. Hilton during a 27–14 victory.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015091304/2015/REG1/colts@bills| title=NFL Game Center: Week 1-2015: Indianapolis Colts @ Buffalo Bills| access-date=January 27, 2017| website=NFL.com}} In Week 3, he recorded five combined tackles (four solo), set a season-high with four pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Ryan Tannehill to tight end Jordan Cameron during a 41–14 victory at the Miami Dolphins.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015092712/2015/REG3/bills@dolphins| title=NFL Game Center: Week 3-2015: Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins| access-date=January 27, 2017| website=NFL.com}} His performance earned him the AFC Defensive Rookie of the Month for September.{{cite web|title=Bills CB Ronald Darby named NFL defensive rookie of the month|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-CB-Ronald-Darby-named-NFL-defensive-rookie-of-the-month/60518eae-a561-44c7-86dd-4b777b7b5630|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=October 1, 2015|access-date=December 13, 2015|archive-date=December 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222103936/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-CB-Ronald-Darby-named-NFL-defensive-rookie-of-the-month/60518eae-a561-44c7-86dd-4b777b7b5630|url-status=dead}} In Week 9, Darby collected a season-high ten solo tackles and made a pass deflection as the Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 33–17. He was inactive for the Bills' 16–6 victory against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16 after suffering a groin injury.{{cite web|url=https://insidethestar.com/injury-report-dallas-cowboys-at-buffalo-bills/| title=Injury Report: Dallas Cowboys At Buffalo Bills| access-date=January 28, 2017| website=InsideTheStar.com| author=Bryson Treece| date=December 26, 2017}} He finished his rookie season with 68 combined tackles (61 solo), 21 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts, while also being named Pro Football Focus' Defensive Rookie of the Year.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ronalddarby/2552689/profile| title=NFL Player Profile: Ronald Darby| access-date=January 27, 2017| website=NFL.com}} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2015.htm |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He received an overall grade of 86.3 from Pro Football Focus, which is the fifth highest grade by a rookie cornerback since PFF began.

==2016==

He entered training camp slated as the de facto No. 2 starting cornerback. Head coach Rex Ryan retained Darby and Stephon Gilmore as the starting cornerbacks following their successful performance in 2015.{{cite web| title=Bills' projected 53-man depth chart following roster cuts |url=https://billswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2016/09/02/buffalo-bills-depth-chart-53-roster/79026297007/| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=billswire.usatoday.com| date=September 2, 2016| author=Sean Pruse}}

On September 15, 2016, Darby made six combined tackles (five solo) and set a season-high with three pass deflections as the Bills were defeated 31–37 by the New York Jets. He was inactive for the Bills' 33–18 victory against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3 due to a hamstring injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2016/09/25/NFL-Week-3-Injury-Report-Fantasy-Football-Update/4701474671146/| title=NFL Week 3 Injury Report: Fantasy Foot Update| access-date=January 28, 2017| website=UPI.com| author=The Sports XChange| date=September 25, 2016}} In Week 7, he collected a season-high eight solo tackles during a 28–25 loss at the Miami Dolphins. On November 27, 2016, Darby made four solo tackles before exiting in the first quarter of a 28–21 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars after suffering a concussion after running back Chris Ivory accidentally delivered a knee into Darby's helmet while he was attempting a hurdle as Darby dove for a tackle. He remained in concussion protocol and was subsequently inactive for a 38–24 loss at the Oakland Raiders the following week.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2678457-ronald-darby-injury-updates-on-bills-cbs-concussion-and-return| title=Ronald Darby Injury: Update on Bills' CB's concussion and return| access-date=January 28, 2017| website=BleacherReport.com| author=Tyler Conway| date=November 27, 2016}} In Week 14, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) during a 27–20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. On December 27, 2016, the Bills announced their decision to fire head coach Rex Ryan after falling to a 7–8 record and appointed offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn to interim head coach for the last game of the season. He finished the 2016 NFL season with 69 combined tackles (60 solo) and 12 pass deflections in 14 games and 14 starts. He received an overall grade of 70.6 from Pro Football Focus in 2016, which ranked 66th among all qualifying cornerbacks.{{cite web| title=Ronald Darby slated to be Buffalo's No. 1 CB in 2017| url=https://www.pff.com/news/pro-ronald-darby-slated-to-be-buffalos-no-1-cb-in-2017| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=PFF.com| date=June 7, 2018}}

==2017==

On January 11, 2017, the Buffalo Bills hired Carolina Panthers' defensive coordinator Sean McDermott as their new head coach.{{Cite web |last=Breech |first=John |date=January 11, 2017 |title=Bills tap Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott as next head coach |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bills-tap-panthers-defensive-coordinator-sean-mcdermott-as-next-head-coach/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302050826/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bills-tap-panthers-defensive-coordinator-sean-mcdermott-as-next-head-coach/ |archive-date=March 2, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2017 |website=CBSSports.com}} He entered training camp slated as the No. 1 starting cornerback following the departure of Stephon Gilmore and was paired with rookie first round pick Tre'Davious White under new defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.{{cite web| title=Which Bills CB steps up behind Ronald Darby, Tre'Davious White in training camp?| url=https://billswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2017/07/10/buffalo-bills-training-camp-battles-ronald-darby-tredavious-white-kevon-seymour/79727305007/| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=billswire.usatoday.com| date=July 10, 2017| author=Cole Shelton}}

=Philadelphia Eagles=

On August 11, 2017, the Bills traded Darby to the Philadelphia Eagles for slot wide receiver Jordan Matthews and a third round pick (96th overall) in the 2018 NFL draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-trade-sammy-watkins-to-rams-acquire-matthews-0ap3000000828580|title=Bills trade Sammy Watkins to Rams, acquire Matthews|author=Sessler, Marc|website=NFL.com|date=August 11, 2017|access-date=August 11, 2017}} During training camp, he competed to be a starting cornerback against Patrick Robinson, Rasul Douglas, and Jalen Mills under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. Head coach Doug Pederson named him the No. 1 starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Jalen Mills.{{cite web| title=Philadelphia Eagles depth chart 2017: 53-man roster edition| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2017/9/2/16246064/philadelphia-eagles-depth-chart-2017-53-man-roster-edition-nfl-cuts-positions-running-back-offensive| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=bleedinggreennation.com| author=Brandon Lee Gowton| date=September 2, 2017}}

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On September 10, 2017, Darby made his debut with the Philadelphia Eagles in their season-opener at the Washington Redskins and made one solo tackle before being carted off the field in the second quarter of a 30–17 victory after injuring his ankle. The following day, it was reported that Darby was diagnosed with a dislocated ankle and was expected to be out for 4–6 weeks.{{cite web|title=Eagles CB Ronald Darby (ankle) out 4-6 weeks|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-cb-ronald-darby-ankle-out-4-6-weeks-0ap3000000843207|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=September 11, 2017}} On November 19, 2017, Darby returned from injury after missing eight games (Weeks 2–9) and collected a season-high eight solo tackles, made two pass deflections, and had his first interception of the season on a pass thrown by Dak Prescott to wide receiver Dez Bryant as the Eagles won 37–9 at the Dallas Cowboys. In Week 15, he made five solo tackles, set a season-high with three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Eli Manning to wide receiver Roger Lewis during a 34–29 win at the New York Giants. The following week, Darby made six combined tackles (three solo), a pass deflection, and secured the Eagles' 19-10 victory against the Oakland Raiders after intercepting a pass by Derek Carr to wide receiver Amari Cooper with 57 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. He finished with 34 combined tackles (30 solo), a career-high three interceptions, and nine passes defended in eight games and seven starts. He earned an overall grade of 78.3 from Pro Football Focus in 2017.

The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 2017 NFL season first in the NFC East with a 13–3 record to clinch a first-round bye. On January 17, 2018, Darby started in his first career playoff appearance and made seven solo tackles and a pass deflection as the Eagles defeated the Atlanta Falcons 15–10 in the Divisional Round. The following week, he recorded seven combined tackles (five solo) and a team-high three pass deflections as the Eagles routed the Minnesota Vikings 38–7 in the NFC Championship Game to advance to the Super Bowl. On February 4, 2018, Darby started in Super Bowl LII and had four solo tackles and two pass deflections as the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41–33.{{cite web | last=Jones | first=Lindsay H. | title=Super Bowl 2018: Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots in stunner | website=USA TODAY | date=2018-02-05 | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2018/02/04/super-bowl-2018-score-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots/305840002/ | access-date=2024-10-31}}

==2018==

He returned as the Eagles' No. 1 starting cornerback in 2018 and was again paired with Jalen Mills.{{cite web| title=Eagles depth chart 2018: 53-man roster edition| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/9/1/17808730/eagles-depth-chart-2018-53-man-roster-edition-philadelphia-cuts-news-atlanta-falcons-week-1-news| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=bleedinggreennation.com| author=Brandon Lee Gowton| date=September 1, 2018}} In Week 2, Darby collected a season-high eight solo tackles, made a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass attempt by Ryan Fitzpatrick to tight end O. J. Howard during a 21–27 loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On October 11, 2018, Darby made two solo tackles and set a season-high with four pass deflections during a 31–13 victory at the New York Giants. In Week 10, Darby had five combined tackles (three solo) before exiting in the third quarter of a 20–37 loss to the Dallas Cowboys after suffering and injury while covering wide receiver Amari Cooper. On November 12, 2018, Eagles' head coach Doug Pederson announced that Darby had suffered a torn ACL and would miss the remainder of the 2018 NFL season.{{cite web|title=Ronald Darby out for the season with torn ACL|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/12/ronald-darby-out-for-season-with-torn-acl/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=November 12, 2018}} On November 17, 2018, the Eagles officially placed him on injured reserve and he remained inactive for the last seven games (Weeks 11–17) of the season.{{cite web|title=Eagles Promote CB De'Vante Bausby To Active Roster|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-promote-cb-de-vante-bausby-to-active-roster|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=November 17, 2018}} He finished with 43 combined tackles (39 solo), 12 passes defended, and one interception in nine games and nine starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Ronald Darby Game Logs (2018)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DarbRo00.htm| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} Pro Football Focus had Darby finish the 2018 NFL season with an overall grade of 67.5.{{cite web| title=Skins Spotlight - Ronald Darby| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/news/skins-spotlight-ronald-darby| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=SI.com| author=Ivan Lambert| date=May 12, 2020}}

==2019==

On March 15, 2019, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Darby to a one–year, $6.50 million contract extension that included $4.50 million guaranteed upon signing and an initial signing bonus of $3.50 million.{{cite web|title=Eagles, Ronald Darby agree to one-year contract|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-ronald-darby-agree-to-one-year-contract-0ap3000001022904|author=Teope, Herbie|website=NFL.com|date=March 15, 2019}}

He entered training camp on the PUP list, but was able to eventually return to practice and compete for a starting role against Sidney Jones, Jalen Mills, Avonte Maddox, Rasul Douglas, and Cre'Von LeBlanc.{{cite web| title=Eagles' Training Camp 2019: 6 position battles to watch| url=https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/eagles-training-camp-2019-6-position-battles-to-watch/| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=theeagleswire.usatoday.com| author=Glenn Erby| date=July 25, 2019}} Head coach Doug Pederson named Darby and Avonte Maddox the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season.{{cite web| title=Eagles Depth Chart 2019: Doug Pederson officially announces starting cornerbacks for Week 1 vs. Redskins| url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-depth-chart-2019-doug-pederson-officially-announces-starting-cornerbacks-for-week-1-vs-redskins/| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=cbssports.com/| author=Jeff Kerr| date=September 3, 2019}}

On September 15, 2019, Darby made three combined tackles (two solo), set a season-high with three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Matt Ryan to wide receiver Julio Jones during a 24–20 loss at the Atlanta Falcons.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128124 |title=Jones scores late TD, leads Falcons past Eagles 24-20 |date=15 September 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=15 September 2019}} The following week, he collected a season-high six solo tackles before he exited during the third quarter of a 24–27 loss against the Detroit Lions after injuring his hamstring.{{cite web| title=Ronald Darby suffers hamstring injury, will not return in Eagles vs. Lions| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/9/22/20878637/ronald-darby-injury-eagles-lions-cornerback-hamstring-rasul-douglas-sidney-jones-philadelphia| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=bleedinggreennation.com| date=September 22, 2019}} His hamstring injury subsequently sidelined him for the next four games (Weeks 4–7). In Week 13, Darby made three solo tackles, one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Ryan Fitzpatrick to wide receiver DeVante Parker on the first drive of a 37–31 loss against the Miami Dolphins.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128070 |title=Bag of tricks helps Dolphins rally past Eagles 37-31 |date=December 1, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=December 1, 2019}} On December 24, 2019, the Eagles officially placed Darby on injured reserve after he was injured with a hip flexor.{{cite web|title=Eagles sign TE Richard Rodgers and promote WR Deontay Burnett to the active roster|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-sign-te-richard-rodgers-and-promote-wr-deontay-burnett|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=December 24, 2019}} He was inactive for the Eagles' 34–17 win at the New York Giants in Week 17. He finished the 2019 NFL season with 37 combined tackles (34 solo), 11 pass breakups, and two interceptions in 11 games and 11 starts. He received an overall grade of 45.9 from Pro Football Focus, marking the lowest grade of his entire career.

=Washington Football Team=

==2020==

On March 29, 2020, the Washington Redskins signed Darby to a one–year, $3 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1 million.{{cite web |title=Redskins Sign CB Ronald Darby |url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-sign-cb-ronald-darby |website=Redskins.com |access-date=1 April 2020}} He entered training camp projected to be a starting cornerback following the departures of Josh Norman and Aaron Colvin. Head coach Ron Rivera named Darby a starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Kendall Fuller.

In Week 9, Darby collected a season-high seven combined tackles (six solo) during a 20–23 loss against the New York Giants. On November 22, 2020, Darby recorded six combined tackles (five solo), set a season-high with four pass deflections, and had a fumble recovery during a 20–9 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. He started all 16 games during the 2020 NFL season and finished with a total of 55 combined tackles (43 solo), 16 pass deflections, and one fumble recovery.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Ronald Darby Game Logs (2020)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DarbRo00.htm| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He received an overall grade of 69.8 from Pro Football Focus in 2020.

=Denver Broncos=

==2021==

On March 15, 2021, the Denver Broncos signed Darby to a three–year, $30.00 million contract that includes $19.50 million guaranteed upon signing and a signing bonus of $9.00 million.{{cite web|title=Ronald Darby agrees to three-year deal with Broncos|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/15/ronald-darby-agrees-to-three-year-deal-with-broncos/|author=Simmons, Myles|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 15, 2021}} He entered training camp projected to be a starting cornerback under defensive coordinator Ed Donatell. Head coach Vic Fangio named Darby a starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Kyle Fuller, older brother of Kendall Fuller who he had started alongside in 2020.

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On September 12, 2021, Darby made his Denver Broncos debut in their season-opener at the New York Giants and made six solo tackles and a pass deflection before suffering and injuring on the final drive of their 27–13 victory. On September 14, 2021, the Broncos officially placed him on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.{{cite web|title=Broncos place CB Ronald Darby, WR Jerry Jeudy on IR|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-cb-ronald-darby-wr-jerry-jeudy-on-ir|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=September 14, 2021|access-date=September 16, 2021|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123095951/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-cb-ronald-darby-wr-jerry-jeudy-on-ir|url-status=dead}} On October 9, 2021, he was added back to the active roster after missing four games (Weeks 2–5).{{cite web|title=Broncos activate CB Ronald Darby from injured reserve|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-cb-ronald-darby-from-injured-reserve|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=October 9, 2021}} On October 21, 2021, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles (six solo) as the Broncos lost 17–14 at the Cleveland Browns. He was inactive for the final two games (Weeks 17–18) of the season due to a shoulder injury.{{cite web| title=Injury Report: ILB Kenny Young, CB Ronald Darby return to practice, among Broncos questionable for #DENvsLAC| url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/injury-report-ilb-kenny-young-cb-ronald-darby-return-to-practice-among-broncos-q |access-date=March 22, 2025| website=DenverBroncos.com| date=December 31, 2021| author=Aric DiLalla}} He finished the 2021 NFL season with a total of 53 combined tackles (42 solo) and six pass deflections in 11 games and 11 starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Ronald Darby Game Logs (2021)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DarbRo00.htm| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He received an overall grade of 89.4 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked sixth amongst all qualifying cornerbacks in 2021.{{cite web| title=Denver Broncos CB Ronald Darby excelled in press coverage in 2021| url=https://predominantlyorange.com/2022/06/27/denver-broncos-ronald-darby-press/| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=predominantlyorange.com| date=June 27, 2022}}

==2022==

On January 27, 2022, the Denver Broncos hired Green Bay Packers' offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their new head coach after the team parted ways with former head coach Vic Fangio following a 7–10 record in 2021.{{Cite web|first=Aric|last=DiLalla|title=Broncos agree to terms with Nathaniel Hackett as head coach|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-nathaniel-hackett-as-head-coach|publisher=Denver Broncos|date=January 27, 2022|access-date=January 27, 2022}} Head coach Nathaniel Hackett named Darby a starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Patrick Surtain II.{{cite web| title=Broncos release depth chart for 2022 NFL season| url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2022/09/08/denver-broncos-official-depth-chart-for-2022-nfl-season/79219075007/ |access-date=March 22, 2025| website=broncoswire.usatoday.com| author=Jon Heath| date=September 8, 2022}}

On September 12, 2022, he started in the Denver Broncos' season-opener at the Seattle Seahawks and collected a season-high six combined tackles (five solo) and broke up a pass as they lost 16–17. In Week 5, Darby had two solo tackles and a pass deflection before he suffered an injury and exited during the second quarter of a 9–12 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts. On October 10, 2022, the Broncos officially placed him on injured reserve after he suffered a torn ACL and was inactive for the last 12 games (Weeks 6–18) of the season.{{cite web|title=Broncos promote WR Kendall Hinton to active roster, place three players on injured reserve|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-wr-kendall-hinton-to-active-roster-place-three-players-on-injure|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=October 10, 2022}} He finished the season with only 14 combined tackles (12 solo) and three pass deflections in five games and five starts. Pro Football Focus had him receive an overall grade of 71.1 in 2022.{{cite web| title=NFL Rumors: Ronald Darby, Ravens Agree to Contract After Marlon Humphrey's Injury| url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10086400-nfl-rumors-ronald-darby-ravens-agree-to-contract-after-marlon-humphreys-injury| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=bleacherreport.com| author=Tyler Conway| date=August 19, 2023}}

==2023==

On March 14, 2023, the Denver Broncos officially released Darby.{{cite web|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-release-cb-ronald-darby-waive-wrs-victor-bolden-and-freddie-swain|work=DenverBroncos.com|title=Broncos release CB Ronald Darby, waive WRs Victor Bolden and Freddie Swain|date=March 14, 2023|accessdate=March 15, 2023|first=Aric|last=DiLalla}}

=Baltimore Ravens=

On August 17, 2023, the Baltimore Ravens signed Darby to a one–year, $1.70 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $500,000. He was signed after No. 1 starting cornerback Marlon Humphrey suffered a foot injury that would require surgery.{{cite web|url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/lists/baltimore-ravens-news-53-man-roster-moves-jadeveon-clowney-ronald-darby-jordan-swann-waived/|work=USAToday.com|title=Ravens officially make four roster moves|date=August 18, 2023|accessdate=August 18, 2023|first=Glenn|last=Erby}}

Upon his arrival at training camp, he competed for a role as the No. 1 starting cornerback against Rock Ya-Sin and Brandon Stephens under defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. Head coach John Harbaugh named him a starting cornerback to begin the season, alongside Brandon Stephens.{{cite web| title=Takeaways From Ravens' First Depth Chart| url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-depth-chart-takeaways-first-jk-dobbins-josh-johnson-tyler-huntley| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=BaltimoreRavens.com| date=September 5, 2023| author=Ryan Mink}}

On September 10, 2023, Darby made his Ravens' debut in their home-opener against the Houston Texans and collected a season-high seven combined tackles (six solo) and made one pass deflection as they won 25–9. He started the first four games before being demoted to a backup cornerback upon Marlon Humphrey's return in Week 5. In Week 11, Darby set a season-high with three pass deflections during a 34–20 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was inactive during a 10–17 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 due to an illness. He finished the season with 28 combined tackles (24 solo) and seven pass deflections in 16 games and seven starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Ronald Darby Game Logs (2023)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DarbRo00.htm| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He received an overall grade of 81.0 from Pro Football Focus in 2023.{{cite web| title=One last offseason move for all 16 AFC teams| url=https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-last-offseason-move-all-16-afc-teams-2024| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=PFF.com| date=May 9, 2024}}

=Jacksonville Jaguars=

==2024==

On March 11, 2024, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Darby to a two–year, $8.50 million contract that includes $5.50 million guaranteed upon signing and an initial signing bonus of $3.00 million.{{cite web|title=Official: Cornerback Ronald Darby Agreed to Terms with Jaguars|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-cornerback-ronald-darby-agreed-to-terms-with-jaguars|author=Oehser, John|website=Jaguars.com|date=March 13, 2024}} He was reunited with former Philadelphia Eagles' head coach Doug Pederson. He entered training camp slated as a starting cornerback under defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen. Head coach Doug Pederson named him a starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Tyson Campbell.{{cite web| title=Jacksonville Jaguars' 2024 Depth Chart Released| url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jacksonville-jaguars-2024-depth-chart-released| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=Jaguars.com| author=John Oehser| date=September 3, 2024}}

On October 13, 2024, Darby collected a season-high eight combined tackles (six solo) as the Jaguars lost 16–35 at the Chicago Bears. On December 16, 2024, Jaguars' head coach Doug Pederson announced his decision to bench Darby in favor of replacing him with Montaric Brown. He finished the 2024 NFL season with 46 combined tackles (36 solo) and nine pass deflections in 13 games and 12 starts. He received an overall grade of 60.3 from Pro Football Focus in 2024.{{cite web| title=Pro Football Focus: Ronald Darby| url=https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/ronald-darby/9483| access-date=March 22, 2025| website=PFF.com}}

==2025==

On January 24, 2025, the Jacksonville Jaguars hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator Liam Coen to be their new head coach after they fired Doug Pederson following a 4–13 record during the 2024 NFL season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/k000151-jacksonville-jaguars-agree-to-terms-with-liam-coen-to-become-head-coach|title=Jacksonville Jaguars Agree to Terms with Liam Coen to Become Head Coach|publisher=Jacksonville Jaguars|date=January 24, 2025|accessdate=January 24, 2025}}

On March 12, 2025, the Jacksonville Jaguars officially released Darby.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jaguars Trade WR Christian Kirk and Release Duvernay and Darby|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/k000030-roster-moves-jaguars-trade-wr-christian-kirk-and-release-duvernay-and-darby|website=Jaguars.com|date=March 12, 2025}}

=Houston Texans=

On March 17, 2025, the Houston Texans signed Darby to a one-year, $2.50 million contract.{{Cite web |last=Brener |first=Jeremy |date=March 19, 2025 |title=Former Ravens CB Signs With AFC Foe |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/ravens/news/former-baltimore-ravens-ronald-darby-signs-houston-texans |access-date=March 19, 2025 |website=SI.com |language=en}}

On June 2, 2025, Darby announced his retirement from professional football.{{cite web |last1=Kownack |first1=Bobby |title=Texans CB Ronald Darby retires after 10 NFL seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-cb-ronald-darby-retires-after-10-nfl-seasons |website=NFL |access-date=3 June 2025}}

NFL career statistics

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! colspan="2"| Legend

Bold

| Career high

= Regular season =

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="4"\| Tackles ! colspan="4"\| Fumbles ! colspan="6"\| Interceptions
class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	FF	FR	Yds	TD	PD	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2015	BUF \| 15 \|\| 15 \|\| 68 \|\| 61 \|\| 7 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 21 \|\| 2 \|\| 48 \|\| 24.0 \|\| 27 \|\| 0
2016	BUF \| 14 \|\| 14 \|\| 69 \|\| 60 \|\| 9 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 12 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2017	PHI \| 8 \|\| 7 \|\| 34 \|\| 30 \|\| 4 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 9 \|\| 3 \|\| 42 \|\| 14.0 \|\| 37 \|\| 0
2018	PHI \| 9 \|\| 9 \|\| 43 \|\| 39 \|\| 4 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 12 \|\| 1 \|\| 16 \|\| 16.0 \|\| 16 \|\| 0
2019	PHI \| 11 \|\| 11 \|\| 37 \|\| 34 \|\| 3 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 11 \|\| 2 \|\| 29 \|\| 14.5 \|\| 16 \|\| 0
2020	WAS \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 55 \|\| 43 \|\| 12 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 14 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2021	DEN \| 11 \|\| 11 \|\| 53 \|\| 42 \|\| 11 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 6 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2022	DEN \| 5 \|\| 5 \|\| 14 \|\| 12 \|\| 2 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2023	BAL \| 16 \|\| 7 \|\| 28 \|\| 24 \|\| 4 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 7 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2024	JAX \| 13 \|\| 12 \|\| 46 \|\| 36 \|\| 10 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 9 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| Career	108	98	414	355	59	0.0	1	1	0	0	99	8	135	16.9	37	0

= Postseason =

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="4"\| Tackles ! colspan="4"\| Fumbles ! colspan="6"\| Interceptions
class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	FF	FR	Yds	TD	PD	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2017	PHI \| 3 \|\| 3 \|\| 18 \|\| 16 \|\| 2 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 6 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2018	PHI \| colspan="16"\| did not play due to injury
2019	PHI \| colspan="16"\| did not play due to injury
2020	WAS \| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 5 \|\| 2 \|\| 3 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2023	BAL \| 2 \|\| 2 \|\| 7 \|\| 6 \|\| 1 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| Career	6	6	30	24	6	0.0	1	0	0	0	9	0	0	0.0	28	0