Nick Roach

Nicholas Alexander Roach (born June 16, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. Roach was also a member of the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders.

Nicholas Alexander Roach (born June 16, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. Roach was also a member of the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders. ===Chicago Bears=== Roach went undrafted in 2007 and was signed by the Chicago Bears after being cut from the Chargers. That season, he played in only 3 games, starting none. In 2008, he saw increased playing time, starting nine games and tallying 28 solo tackles in addition to nine assists. 2009 saw Roach make his biggest impact yet on defense, starting 15 games for the Bears. He had 54 solo tackles, 28 assists, two sacks and three fumble recoveries. On March 6, 2011, Roach was a guest on Chalk Them Up Radio to review the Chicago Bears run to the NFC Championship Game. In 2012, Roach and Stephen Paea were awarded the Brian Piccolo Award. ===Oakland Raiders=== Roach signed with the Oakland Raiders on March 15, 2013. Roach played in all 16 games and lead the team in tackles during the 2013 season. Due to lingering concussion symptoms that involve issues with his balance and vision, the Raiders released him on March 6, 2015. ==NFL career statistics== ===Regular season=== ===Playoffs=== ==Personal life== Roach married on February 18, 2012. ==References== ==External links== Nick Roach Website Oakland Raiders bio Chicago Bears bio Northwestern Wildcats bio

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