Dennis Roland
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Career Summary
Dennis Roland is a former NFL offensive tackle who appeared in 71 regular-season games for Cincinnati.
NFL statistics record 30 starts across six Bengals seasons from 2008 through 2013.
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College Career
Roland played college football at the University of Georgia.
Cincinnati identified him as a free agent out of Georgia when recounting his NFL path.
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Path to the NFL
Roland entered the NFL as a 2006 free agent and eventually joined Cincinnati after several roster moves.
The Bengals reported that he had been cut six times before becoming a 2009 starter.
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NFL Career
Roland spent six seasons with the Bengals, appearing in 71 games and making 30 starts.
His largest starting totals were 12 in both 2009 and 2010, and he appeared in all 16 games from 2009 through 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Roland developed from a repeatedly released free agent into a Bengals starter.
In 2009, he started 13 games according to the Bengals, including the club's playoff game.
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Playing Style
Roland was a large, versatile tackle who also worked as an extra tight end in heavy packages.
Bengals reporting described him as a 6-foot-9 technician whose extra-tight-end work was a regular part of the offense.
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Legacy
Roland's career is defined by resilience and versatility across six Bengals seasons.
He entered as an undrafted free agent and turned that opportunity into 71 regular-season appearances.
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21459, 00-0023920, 1983-03-10, Dennis Roland, Dennis, Roland
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