Pete Robertson (born December 2, 1992) is an

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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. He signed with the

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as an

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in 2016. He has also played for the

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and

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Robertson signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2016. He was waived by the Seahawks on August 30, 2016.

Washington Redskins

On January 6, 2017, Robertson signed a reserve/future contract with the

. He was waived by the Redskins on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2017. He was waived by the Redskins on December 4, 2017 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted again to the active roster on December 12, 2017. On September 1, 2018, Robertson was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the 2018 season.

Arizona Cardinals

On December 19, 2018, Robertson was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on December 31, 2018. On September 1, 2019, Robertson was waived by the Cardinals and re-signed to the practice squad. On November 8, 2019, Robertson was promoted to the active roster. He was waived on December 3, 2019.

Washington Redskins (II)

On December 10, 2019, Robertson was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad. His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Robertson signed with the

of the

on February 19, 2020. After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the

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, Robertson chose to opt-out of his contract with the Roughriders on August 28, 2020. He opted back in to his contract on January 7, 2021. Robertson played in 11 regular season games for the Riders during the 2021 season, contributing with 10 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles and five quarterback sacks. The following season he missed four games in the middle of the season with a foot sprain. The following season he was resigned on a 1 year deal to stay with the Roughriders for the 2023-24 Season.

Personal life

Robertson's older god-brother is former Redskins wide receiver

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References

External links

Washington Redskins bioCFL.ca bio
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