Jamal Robertson
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| Toronto Argonauts — No. 22 | |
| Running back / Kick returner | |
| Date of birth: January 10, 1977 | |
| Place of birth: Washington, D.C. | |
| Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | Weight: 210 lb (95 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2002 for the San Francisco 49ers | |
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| College: Ohio Northern | |
| Undrafted in 2001 | |
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Jamal Robertson (born January 10, 1977 in Washington, D.C.) is an American football running back and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was originally signed by the Calgary Stampeders as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at Ohio Northern.
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[edit] NFL Europe
Robertson played for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa in 2002. He set an NFL Europe record for the longest run from scrimmage (a 90-yard touchdown against the Frankfurt Galaxy), played against the Berlin Thunder in World Bowl X, and was eventually named NFL Europe's offensive MVP.
[edit] San Francisco 49ers
After his stellar performance in NFL Europe, Robertson was signed as a free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2002.
[edit] Carolina Panthers
Robertson was signed by the Carolina Panthers in 2004 after being waived by the 49ers. He has been used primarily as a kick returner, but injuries to Stephen Davis, DeShaun Foster, and Nick Goings have given him the opportunity to play from the running back position. He gained 71 yards on 16 attempts in 2004, and 41 yards on 14 attempts in 2005. However, Robertson was released in the final round of cuts before the 2006 NFL season. [1]
[edit] Atlanta Falcons
On December 13, 2006 Robertson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons due to injuries to Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood. Jamal was released on August 8, 2007 prior to playing a single pre-season game.
[edit] Saskatchewan Roughriders
Due to injuries to running backs Corey Holmes, Wes Cates, and Josh Ranek the Saskatchewan Roughriders brought in Jamal for insurance on November 14, 2007. On June 5, 2008 he was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for Leron Mitchell. The trade came after Argonaut starter Tyler Ebell ruptured his achilles tendon, necessitating the move for Toronto.
