Robert Rochell Injury News & Updates
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Returns from hamstring injury
Rochell recorded seven total tackles and intercepted a pass in Friday's 31-13 preseason victory over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Rochell suffered a hamstring injury during Dallas' first preseason contest. He played a significant role in his return, logging 54 total snaps (44 on defense). Rochell appears unlikely to make the roster, but could carve out a role on special teams.
Aug 9, 2025
Not returning Saturday
Rochell (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell picked up a hamstring injury Saturday and Dallas won't risk him handling any further reps. He's competing for a reserve role in a Cowboys cornerback room currently battling a number of injuries.
Jun 18, 2025
Resurfaces with Cowboys
Rochell agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year deal with Dallas, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell began the offseason with a brief stint in Kansas City, but he was let go by the Chiefs shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft. He'll now compete for a depth role in the Cowboys' secondary. Between 2023 and 2024 in Green Bay, Rochell suited up for 20 regular-season games and contributed almost entirely on special teams.
May 6, 2025
Let go by Kansas City
The Chiefs waived Rochell on Monday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell inked a one-year deal with Kansas City late March, but the team's 2025 rookie class seems to have made his spot on the roster redundant. The cornerback played a notable role on special teams for Green Bay in 2023 and 2024, in which span he suited up for 20 regular-season games.
Mar 28, 2025
Links up with Kansas City
The Chiefs signed Rochell to a one-year contract Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell suited up for 20 combined regular-season games with the Packers in 2023 and 2024, playing 233 snaps on special teams and just one snap on defense. He'll now compete to carve out a similar reserve role with Kansas City.
Oct 7, 2024
Dropped by Green Bay
The Packers released Rochell (neck) on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Rochell sustained a stinger in the Packers' Week 5 win over the Rams, but following his release Monday without an injury designation, it appears he's moved past the issue. The Central Arkansas product appeared in three games for the Packers this season, recording one tackle across 34 special-teams snaps. Rochell could very well end up back on Green Bay's practice squad if he clears waivers.
Oct 6, 2024
Questionable to return
Rochell (neck) is considered questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Rochell suffered a stinger in the first half versus Los Angeles and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. The 26-year-old operates primarily as a special-teams option, so his absence doesn't carry a massive impact on defense.
Mar 19, 2024
Will return to Lambeau
Rochell re-signed with the Packers on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Rochelle saw the field in nine regular-season games for the Packers plus both postseason contests. He was primarily a special teams contributor, though he also was available to provide secondary depth. The former fourth-round pick will now look to make an impression in Green Bay this offseason and earn a bigger role in the upcoming season.
Dec 31, 2023
Returns from one-game absence
Rochell (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell missed the Packers' Week 16 win over the Panthers after sustaining a neck injury in practice leading up to that game. He was a limited participant in all three practices this week and will return to his special teams role for Week 17.
Dec 24, 2023
Missing Week 16
Rochell (neck) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The third-year cornerback out of Central Arkansas was a late addition to Green Bay's injury report, popping up as a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a neck issue. It now seems as if Rochell needs more time to nurse his neck injury, and he'll look to return to the field in Week 17 against the Vikings.
Nov 13, 2022
Available to play Sunday
Rochell (concussion) has been ruled active ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Rochell popped up in concussion protocol on the Rams' injury report Friday, though he'll ultimately be cleared to play Sunday. The second-year cornerback has played all 42 of his snaps on special teams for Los Angeles over the past two weeks.
Nov 11, 2022
Pops up in concussion protocol
Rochell (concussion) is questionable to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell was listed as a DNP during practice Wednesday and Thursday due to an illness, but he was able to participate in a limited fashion Friday. However, the 6-foot-2 cornerback also landed in concussion protocol Friday, though it's unclear when or how this issue first arose. Rochell recorded three tackles while almost exclusively playing on special teams over the first eight games of the season, and he'll have just one more day to clear protocol ahead of Sunday's contest against Arizona.
Jun 27, 2022
Healthy ahead of training camp
Rochell (chest) is fully healthy heading into training camp, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell carved out a sizable role as a rookie, but his first NFL season was cut short after suffering a rib injury in December. Per DaSilva, Rams head coach Sean McVay seems to think the second-year corner could be in store for a breakout campaign in 2022 now that he's fully healthy.
Feb 11, 2022
Practice window expires
Rochell's (chest) practice window expired Friday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell was designated to return from injured reserve Jan. 21, but he'll remain sidelined for Super Bowl LVI against the Bengals. David Long has seen a slight uptick in playing time during the 23-year-old's absence.
Jan 21, 2022
Returning to practice
Rochell (chest) was designated to return from injured reserve Friday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell landed on injured reserve with the chest injury after Week 13 and is now ready to retake the practice field. The rookie fourth-round pick now has a 21-day practice window during which he can be reinstated to the active roster.
Dec 20, 2021
Clears COVID-19 protocols
Rochell (chest) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday but remains on IR.
ANALYSIS
Rochell is no longer in the league's COVID-19 protocol, but he won't be eligible to return from his chest injury until Week 17 at the earliest. He has 14 tackles, four passes defensed and an interception this season.
Dec 19, 2021
Shifts to COVID list
Rochell (chest) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Rochell landed on injured reserve with the chest issue last week, but he's now been transferred to the COVID list. The 23-year-old will revert to injured reserve once he clears the health and safety protocols.
Dec 11, 2021
Set for extended absence
Rochell (chest) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell suffered the injury in Week 13 against Jacksonville, and he'll now be out until at least Week 17. Rochell serves as a rotational corner in the Rams' secondary and has racked up 14 total tackles, four passes defended and one interception across 11 games this season.
Dec 11, 2021
Out Sunday
Rochell (chest) will not play in Monday's game against the Cardinals, Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell suffered a chest injury and played just one defensive snap in last Sunday's win against the Jaguars. The injury kept him out of practice throughout the week and should give backups Donte Deayon and David Long more opportunities to see the field on defense against Arizona.
Oct 31, 2021
Clear to play Sunday
Rochell (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell picked up the knee injury last week against the Lions and was listed as questionable, and he'll be suiting up for Sunday's contest. Fellow cornerback Jalen Ramsey (illness) will also play after being considered questionable.
Oct 29, 2021
Questionable Week 8
Rochell (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochell injured his knee in last week's game against the Lions. He recorded one tackle before exiting. Fellow starting cornerback, Jalen Ramsey (illness), is also questionable for Week 8. David Long and Donte Deayon would be in line for increased role should either or both be unable to go.
Oct 24, 2021
Questionable to return Sunday
Rochell (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Lions, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Rochelle made one tackle before leaving the Rams' Week 7 contest with a knee injury. If he is unable to return, David Long will likely replace him for the remainder of Sunday's game.
Sep 8, 2021
Off injury list
Rochell (wrist) isn't listed on the Rams' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Rochell is finally off the injured list and appears ready to fill a supporting role in the Rams' sacked secondary. The cornerback will likely see minimal snaps behind Daious Williams in Sunday's season opener against the Bears.
Aug 13, 2021
Still limited after wrist surgery
Rochell (wrist) is able to do a lot of individual drills at full speed, but he requires a cast when participating in full-speed drills with teammates, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The fourth-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft projects to battle for playing time in a new-look Los Angeles secondary. Cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and Darious Williams are set to retain their starting jobs with Rochell likely slotting into a supporting role.
Aug 1, 2021
Set for wrist surgery
Rochell suffered a wrist injury Thursday and will undergo surgery this week, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite the need for surgery, Rochell isn't expected to face a significant absence. The rookie fourth-round pick will have about six weeks to get healthy before the start of the regular season.
May 1, 2021
LA bound
The Rams selected Rochell in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 130th overall.
ANALYSIS
Speed is Rochell's calling card as the 6-foot, 193-pounder put down a 4.39 in the 40 at his pro da. His long arms (32.38) are an asset as well. Rochell is a small-school product out of Central Arkansas but don't let that fool you -- he has NFL-ready coverage ability. Jalen Ramsey locks down his side of the field, but Rochell should find his way into the mix alongside Darious Williams.
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