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TE Pittsburgh Steelers #85

Robert Tonyan Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
32
Height / weight
6'5", 240 lb
Experience
10th season

2026 Season

PPR PPG
0.3
Pos rank
TE5
Rostered
—

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Robert Tonyan Bio

Robert Tonyan is a tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he wears No. 85. Born April 30, 1994, in McHenry, IL, he attended McHenry East and played college football at Indiana State.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers in 2017. Since then, Tonyan played for the Chicago Bears (2023), Minnesota Vikings (2024) and Kansas City Chiefs (2025) and joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.

In 96 regular-season games since 2018, he has caught 150 passes for 1,552 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

5 stops with 5 teams in 10 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Packers2017–2022 Green Bay Packers
1,437rec yds, 137 rec, 17 TD · 55 games
Best: 176.6 pts (2020)
CHI2023 Chicago Bears
112rec yds, 11 rec, 0 TD · 17 games
MIN2024 Minnesota Vikings
0rec yds, 0 rec, 0 TD · 5 games
KC2025 Kansas City Chiefs
1rec yds, 1 rec, 0 TD · 15 games
PIT2026–now Pittsburgh Steelers
2rec yds, 1 rec, 0 TD · 4 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 4.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers Current team2026–present

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 4 of 4 games.

  2. Kansas City Chiefs2025

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 16 of 17 games.

  3. Minnesota Vikings2024

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 5 of 5 games.

  4. Chicago Bears2023

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 9 of 17 games.

  5. Green Bay Packers2017–2022

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 49 of 68 games.

  6. College: Indiana State

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Transactions

  1. SignedSigned with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  2. SignedSigned from the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad to the active roster.
  3. SignedSigned to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
  4. ReleasedReleased by the Kansas City Chiefs.
  5. Re-signedRe-signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  6. SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  7. ReleasedReleased by the Minnesota Vikings.
  8. ReleasedReleased by the Minnesota Vikings.
  9. ReleasedReleased by the Minnesota Vikings.
  10. SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
  11. SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
  12. Re-signedRe-signed with the Green Bay Packers.
  13. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Green Bay Packers.
  14. TenderSigned second-round restricted free agent tender with the Green Bay Packers.
  15. Re-signedSigned his exclusive-rights free-agent tender with the Green Bay Packers.
  16. SignedSigned with the Green Bay Packers.
  17. WaivedWaived by the Detroit Lions.
  18. SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.
  19. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers.

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About Robert Tonyan: Bio FAQ

How old is Robert Tonyan?

Robert Tonyan is 32 years old. He was born on April 30, 1994. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.

How tall is Robert Tonyan?

Robert Tonyan is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 240 pounds, and plays tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

How much does Robert Tonyan weigh?

Robert Tonyan weighs 240 pounds, his listed weight on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. He is listed at 6'5".

What number does Robert Tonyan wear?

Robert Tonyan wears number 85 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He plays tight end.

What position does Robert Tonyan play?

Robert Tonyan plays tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing number 85. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.

What team does Robert Tonyan play for?

Robert Tonyan plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a tight end. He has been with the Steelers since 2026.

Where did Robert Tonyan go to college?

Robert Tonyan played college football at Indiana State, after attending McHenry East (IL).

Where is Robert Tonyan from?

Robert Tonyan went to high school in Illinois, at McHenry East, before playing college football at Indiana State.

When is Robert Tonyan's birthday?

Robert Tonyan's birthday is April 30. He was born on April 30, 1994 and is 32 years old.

How long has Robert Tonyan been in the NFL?

2026 is Robert Tonyan's 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018. View his career statistics.

What teams has Robert Tonyan played for?

Robert Tonyan has played for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers. View his career statistics.

What year did Robert Tonyan enter the NFL?

Robert Tonyan entered the NFL in 2018. 2026 is his 10th season.