Last season, former Chicago Bears tight end Robert Tonyan achieved a rare feat. After spending part of the season with the Minnesota Vikings, Tonyan accomplished the NFC North sweep.
A quick history lesson won't provide a lot of hope for Robert Tonyan. Tonyan is the journeyman veteran on the 90-man offseason roster for the Kansas City Chiefs currently slotted in as fourth tight end.
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed a new tight end, as they've inked Robert Tonyan to a contract, according to Tom Pelissero. This isn't going to be news that excites the fan base much, nor should it, but it's also not surprising to see the Chiefs adding depth at the tight end position.
The Kansas City Chiefs officially signed TE Robert Tonyan and LB Cole Christiansen to contracts on Tuesday. Tonyan, 30, originally signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana State back in 2017.
According to a tweet from Chiefs Digest reporter Matt Derrick on Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs signed wide receiver Jason Brownlee to their practice squad and terminated the contract of tight end Robert Tonyan.
The Kansas City Chiefs have made a minor roster move as they shuffle their practice squad pass catchers ahead of the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
In a surprise move on Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran tight end Robert Tonyan to their practice squad ahead of their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day.
The Kansas City Chiefs are putting the finishing touches on a successful regular season before gearing up for another intense playoff run. In the process, the Chiefs brought in a respected veteran at tight end.
The Kansas City Chiefs announced that they have signed veteran tight end Robert Tonyan to their practice squad. Tonyan is an eight-year NFL veteran who entered the league with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.
The Minnesota Vikings have cut ties with a promising skill player to clear space on the roster for recently acquired quarterback Daniel Jones. Minnesota brought tight end Robert Tonyan into the fold this preseason as the team prepped for approximately half of the campaign without two-time Pro Bowler T.J.
Per the wire, the Vikings are signing TE Robert Tonyan to their practice squad after releasing him from the active roster yesterday. Tonyan, 30, originally signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana State back in 2017.
The Minnesota Vikings understand how to utilize the roster rules to their advantage and continued that trend with their latest roster moves on Tuesday afternoon.
The Vikings announced on Tuesday that they have released veteran TE Robert Tonyan from the active roster and signed OLB Bo Richter in his place. Minnesota also signed WR Trishton Jackson to the practice squad, per the wire. Tonyan, 30, originally signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana State back in 2017.
The Minnesota Vikings added Robert Tonyan to the active roster from the practice squad last Thursday and have reversed the decision. According to the transaction wire via Pro Football Talk, the Vikings have signed running back Myles Gaskin from the practice squad and have released Robert Tonyan.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have promoted OLB Bo Richter and TE Robert Tonyan to the active roster for Week 4. Tonyan, 30, originally signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana State back in 2017.
The Vikings announced that they are elevating veteran TE Robert Tonyan and OLB Bo Richter for Week 3. Tonyan, 30, originally signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana State back in 2017.
The Minnesota Vikings have lost another tight end, for the moment. Robert Tonyan left Thursday's practice on a cart and, according to coach Kevin O'Connell, has a back injury.
Robert Tonyan was carted off the practice field at Vikings training camp on Wednesday. Details of his injury are unclear but reporters taking in the seventh practice of training camp say Tonyan was down on his back for a while before being carted off the field.
The Vikings seemingly have a reliable replacement to serve as the starting tight end while T.J. Hockenson recovers from a knee injury he suffered on Christmas Eve last season.
There are many new faces on the Minnesota Vikings‘ 91-man roster. But as we know, not all the athletes currently competing for a spot will still be on the team when the season kicks off.
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are being hyped up once again this offseason as a potential dark-horse Super Bowl contender for the upcoming 2024 NFL season.
With top pass-catching tight end Robert Tonyan coming off of an ACL tear and soon-to-be 17-year veteran Marcedes Lewis getting older, should the Packers consider bringing on some more pass-catching help at the tight end spot?