| Birth date | August 17, 1997 (age 29) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Nashville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Position | Guard |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 5 |
| Weight lb | 310 |
| High school | Nashville Community (IL) |
| College | Ole Miss (2016–2020) |
| Draftyear | 2021 |
| Draftround | 4 |
| Draftpick | 142 |
| Pastteams | |
| Statseason | 2024 |
| Statlabel 1 | Games played |
| Statvalue 1 | 52 |
| Statlabel 2 | Games started |
| Statvalue 2 | 24 |
| Pfr | N/NewmRo00 |
Royce Dalton Newman (born August 17, 1997) is an American professional football guard for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
Newman was selected 142nd overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL draft.[1] He signed his rookie contract on May 14, 2021.[2] He was released on August 27, 2024.[3]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Newman was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 28, 2024.[4]
Arizona Cardinals
On March 21, 2025, Newman signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.[5] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[6]
New England Patriots
On September 24, 2025, the New England Patriots signed Newman to the practice squad.[7] He was released from the practice squad on October 7.[8]
Chicago Bears
On October 29, 2025, Newman signed with the Chicago Bears practice squad.[9] He was released on December 9.
Los Angeles Rams
On December 24, 2025, Newman was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[10]
References
- ^ "2021 NFL Draft: Packers select Mississippi OL Royce Newman in the fourth round, No. 142 overall". Packers.com. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Packers sign seven draft picks". packers.com. May 14, 2021. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 27, 2024.
- ^ "Bucs claim former Packers G Royce Newman". Buccaneers.com. August 28, 2024.
- ^ Gershman, Zach. "Cardinals Add Depth With Royce Newman, Jaylon Jones". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Urban, Darren. "Bam Knight Surprise, Nolen On PUP As Cardinals Make Final Cuts To Get To 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "Patriots Sign OL Royce Newman and TE Gee Scott Jr. to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Patriots Sign RB Jashaun Corbin to the Practice Squad; Release OL Royce Newman from the practice squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ Masala, Mike (2025-12-24). "Rams sign OL Royce Newman to their practice squad". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 2025-12-30.