Thaddeus Gibson

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Thaddeus Gibson
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Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-21) October 21, 1987 (age 37)
Euclid, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Euclid (OH)
College: Ohio State
NFL draft: 2010  / round: 4 / pick: 116
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:3
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thaddeus Gibson (born October 21, 1987) is a former American football defensive end. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Ohio State.

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He was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Early life

Gibson attended Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio, where he had 50 tackles, 17 sacks, 22 QB hurries, and two interceptions as a junior. In his senior year, he collected 39 total tackles, 10 quarterback sacks and eight tackles behind the line of scrimmage.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com , Gibson was listed the No. 9 outside linebacker prospect in the nation. [1] He chose Ohio State over Michigan and Tennessee.

College career

After redshirting his initial year at Ohio State, Gibson was part of three special teams units in 2007. He recorded 11 tackles, including 3 for a loss of yardage, as well as a quarterback sack and a forced fumble over the course of the season.

In his sophomore season, Gibson earned a place in the starting lineup at defensive end. He compiled 26 tackles, 9 tackles for a loss, and 5 sacks for the year.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Gibson was drafted with the fourth round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, 116th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. [2] Gibson appeared in two games before being waived on the Steelers' bye week.

San Francisco 49ers

On November 1, 2010, Gibson was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers. [3] He played two games with the 49ers and recorded two tackles and one forced fumble on special teams. Gibson was released by the 49ers prior to the 2011 season, on August 15. [4]

Washington Redskins

Gibson signed with the Washington Redskins on August 17, 2011, and was waived on September 3, 2011. [5]

Houston Texans

Gibson was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans on October 12, 2011. He was released on November 23, 2011. [5]

Chicago Bears

Gibson was signed to the practice squad of the Chicago Bears on November 30, 2011. [6] He was promoted to the active roster on December 20, 2011 and appeared in two games. [5] On August 26, 2012, the Bears released Gibson. [7]

Tennessee Titans

On October 17, 2012, the Tennessee Titans signed Gibson to the practice squad. On December 31, 2012, the Titans signed Gibson to a reserve/future contract. On August 11, 2013, he was waived by the Titans. [8]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 13, 2013, Gibson was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. [9] On August 31, 2013, he was released by the Cowboys. [10]

Toronto Argonauts

On May 7, 2014, Gibson signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On September 2, 2014, Gibson was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for defensive back Alex Suber. [11]

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  1. ↑ "Outside linebackers 2006". Rivals.com. January 30, 2006.
  2. ↑ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Sports, NBC (November 1, 2010). "49ers claim Thaddeus Gibson off waivers". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  4. ↑ Fucillo, David (August 15, 2011). "49ers 53-Man Roster Transactions: LB Thaddeus Gibson Waived". Niners Nation. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 "Thaddeus Gibson". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  6. ↑ Sports, CBS (November 30, 2011). "Bears Sign Thaddeus Gibson to Practice Squad". CBS Chicago. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Bears Waive DE Thaddeus Gibson". August 26, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  8. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (August 11, 2013). "Tennessee Titans' Jake Locker has an off-night". The Tennessean. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  9. ↑ Watkins, Calvin (August 13, 2013). "Cowboys claim defensive end Gibson". ESPNDallas.com. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  10. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (August 31, 2013). "Cowboys cut Thaddeus Gibson". nationalfootballpost.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on July 30, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
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