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Former Bills CB Ronald Darby retires from the NFL Cornerback Ronald Darby, a 2015 second-round pick by the Buffalo Bills, has retired ahead of the 2025 season. He was signed by the Texans in...

JUNE 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Texans CB Ronald Darby set to retire Deadspin | Reports: Texans CB Ronald Darby set to retire

JUNE 3, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reports: Texans CB Ronald Darby set to retire Houston Texans cornerback Ronald Darby informed the team he plans to retire, according to multiple reports Monday.Darby, 31, signed a one-ye...

JUNE 2, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Bills 2nd-round pick retires after 10 NFL seasons, 118 games | Sporting News Buffalo's former cornerback Ronald Darby is hanging 'em up.

JUNE 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hanging up his cleats Darby informed the Texans of his plans to retire Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Darby inked a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Texans back in March but is now opting to hang up his cleats at 31 years old. Darby appeared in 13 games for the Jaguars last season, making 12 starts. He was a second-round pick, at No. 50 overall, by the Bills in 2015 and played his first two seasons in Buffalo before being traded to the Eagles in August 2017. He spent the next three seasons in Philly before bouncing around to Washington, Denver, Baltimore and Jacksonville. During his 10-year career, Darby appeared in 118 games (107 starts) and finishes with 447 tackles (381 solo), and 106 pass breakups, including eight interceptions. He won one Super Bowl with the Eagles during the 2017 campaign.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

10 things to know about Texans cornerback Ronald Darby He was an elite sprinter in high school, he's won a BCS Title and Super Bowl ring, and has the same birthday as the lead singer of Hoobastan...

MARCH 21, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Deadspin | Texans sign veteran CB Ronald Darby Deadspin | Texans sign veteran CB Ronald Darby

MARCH 20, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Texans sign veteran CB Ronald Darby Ronald Darby is staying in the AFC South, as the Houston Texans signed the former Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback on Thursday.ESPN and NFL N...

MARCH 20, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Texans sign veteran CB Ronald Darby Ronald Darby is staying in the AFC South, as the Houston Texans signed the former Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback on Thursday.ESPN and NFL N...

MARCH 20, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former Jacksonville Jaguars CB Ronald Darby inks one-year deal with Houston Texans Another former Jacksonville Jaguars player has signed a deal with the Houston Texans as the divisional foe continues to build.

MARCH 18, 2025 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Texans swipe defensive back from division rival | Sporting News The Houston Texans just made a key move in free agency, signing veteran cornerback Ronald Darby. How will this impact their secondary?

MARCH 17, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Finds work in Houston Darby signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Texans on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 10-year NFL veteran was released by the Jaguars in early March after signing a two-year, $8.5 million deal with the team last offseason. However, Darby has quickly found a new home in Houston. He appeared in 13 games for Jacksonville in 2024, logging 46 total tackles and nine passes defended over 615 defensive snaps. Now with the Texans, Darby is expected to provide veteran leadership and depth in the secondary.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Jacksonville Darby was released by the Jaguars on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The veteran cornerback played in 13 games, started 12 and recorded 46 tackles (36 solo) and nine pass breakups in his first season in Jacksonville. Darby did sign a two-year, $8.5-million deal last March, but the Jaguars' secondary also struggled in 2024, making it likely that the team will seek help this offseason. Darby's release is also part of a larger set of cost-cutting moves by the Jags, like trading Christian Kirk and cutting Evan Engram, as the team tries to add cap space in the first year of a new regime.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jags continue makeover by cutting tight end Evan Engram and returner Devin Duvernay

The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing two-time Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram and returner/receiver Devin Duvernay

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaguars part ways with GM Trent Baalke after top head coach candidates bow out

General manager Trent Baalke is out in Jacksonville after the Jaguars failed to land second interviews with three of their top coaching cand...

JANUARY 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jaguars part ways with GM Trent Baalke after top head coach candidates bow out

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JANUARY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts 12 games in 2024 Darby racked up 46 tackles (36 solo) and nine pass breakups across 13 regular-season appearances with the Jaguars in 2024. He started 12 of those contests.

Impact Darby played a significant role in his inaugural season with Jacksonville, and he has one more year remaining on his deal with the team. Given the struggles this secondary displayed in 2024, though, it would be surprising if the Jaguars enter the 2025 campaign without some additions to the cornerback room.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

In and Out, 2024 Week 16: Ronald Darby, Jordan Jefferson and Two Others Are Inactive CB Ronald Darby, DT Jordan Jefferson inactive for the Jaguars against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunda...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | C.J. Stroud's Beautiful Deep Pass Is Broken up at Last Moment by Ronald Darby Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Ronald Darby uses his makeup speed to break up Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's deep pass to wide re...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Past hip injury Darby (hip) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session.

Impact Darby played just nine defensive snaps against the Packers on Sunday after injuring his hip in the first quarter. However, it appears the injury isn't severe enough for him to miss the Jaguars' first practice of the week, and barring any setbacks, he should suit up against the Eagles on Sunday. Darby has logged 34 tackles (27 solo) and five pass breakups over eight regular-season outings.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts hip against Green Bay Darby injured his hip against the Packers in Sunday's Week 8 matchup and is questionable to return, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Impact Darby's injury occurred in the first quarter, and he subsequently consulted with trainers on the side of the field. The veteran cornerback has been a key component of the Jaguars' secondary this season, logging at least 70 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the team's first seven contests. Montaric Brown and/or Deantre Prince could absorb Darby's snaps Sunday if he's unable to return.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Darby on Being a Veteran Presence | Off the Field Ronald Darby catches up with Kainani Stevens after practice this week to share the emotions of being in his 10th season in the NFL, the pers...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

MIC'D UP: DB Coach Kris Richard & Ronald Darby vs. Chiefs! Jaguars Defensive Backs Coach Kris Richard and Cornerback Ronald Darby wear a wire in the Preseason Opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in...

AUGUST 17, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Rapid Questions with Ronald Darby | Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars' new Cornerback Ronald Darby shares his Defensive Back Mt. Rushmore, essential DMV eats and more.

APRIL 9, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

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Jags continue makeover by cutting tight end Evan Engram and returner Devin Duvernay

Jaguars part ways with GM Trent Baalke after top head coach candidates bow out

Jaguars GM Trent Baalke is out, clearing a path for Shad Khan to make another run at Liam Coen

There's no defending Jaguars GM Trent Baalke, especially amid his latest free-agent class