Darius Kilgo

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Darius Kilgo
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Kilgo with the Denver Broncos in 2016
No. 98, 97
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1991-12-14) December 14, 1991 (age 32)
Matthews, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:319 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school: Weddington
(Matthews, North Carolina)
College: Maryland
NFL draft: 2015  / Round: 6 / Pick: 203
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:16
Player stats at PFR

Darius Kilgo (born December 14, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played college football at Maryland.

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Professional career

Denver Broncos (first stint)

Kilgo was selected in the sixth round (203rd overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2015 NFL Draft. [1] During his rookie campaign in 2015, Kilgo appeared in nine games making six tackles and a pass defended. He was a part of the Broncos #1 defense in the NFL during the 2015 season. In the 2015 season, Kilgo and the Broncos made Super Bowl 50. Kilgo was inactive for the game. [2] On February 7, 2016, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10. [3] On November 25, 2016, Kilgo was released by the Broncos. [4]

New England Patriots (first stint)

Kilgo was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots on November 28, 2016. [5] He was released by the Patriots on December 8, 2016, and was re-signed to the practice squad. [6] [7] He remained on the practice squad for the remainder of the season. Kilgo's Patriots won Super Bowl LI by a score of 34–28 over the Atlanta Falcons. [8]

On February 7, 2017, Kilgo signed a futures contract with the Patriots. [9] On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Patriots and signed to the practice squad the next day, only to be released the following day. [10] [11] [12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 8, 2017, Kilgo was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad. [13]

Houston Texans

On January 30, 2018, Kilgo signed a reserve/future contract with the Houston Texans. [14] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [15] [16] He was released on September 11, 2018.

Tennessee Titans

On September 18, 2018, Kilgo was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad. [17] He was promoted to the active roster on September 28, 2018. [18]

On April 29, 2019, Kilgo was waived by the Titans. [19]

Detroit Lions

On May 2, 2019, Kilgo was signed by the Detroit Lions. [20] He was placed on injured reserve on August 10, 2019. [21]

New England Patriots (second stint)

Kilgo signed with the Patriots on August 11, 2020. [22] He was released on August 22, 2020. [23]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On October 3, 2020, Kilgo was signed to the Broncos practice squad. [24] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 3, 2020, [25] and restored to the practice squad on December 16. [26] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021. [27]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 9, 2021, Kilgo signed with the Arizona Cardinals. [28] He was waived on August 16. [29]

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  2. ↑ Swanson, Ben (February 7, 2016). "Gameday Inactives: Broncos in Super Bowl 50". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
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  4. ↑ Swanson, Ben (November 25, 2016). "Broncos sign LS Thomas Gafford, waive NT Darius Kilgo". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Patriots claim DT Darius Kilgo off waivers from Denver; Release RB D.J. Foster from 53-man roster". Patriots.com. November 28, 2016. Archived from the original on April 28, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Patriots release DL Darius Kilgo". Patriots.com. December 8, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Patriots sign DL Darius Kilgo to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. December 10, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017.
  8. ↑ Wesseling, Chris. "New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI". NFL. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Patriots sign nine to future contracts". Patriots.com. February 7, 2017. Archived from the original on October 30, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Patriots reach 53-man limit". Patriots.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Patriots sign nine to the practice squad". Patriots.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Patriots Re-Sign RB Brandon Bolden; Place LB Shea McClellin on Injured Reserve; Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 4, 2017.
  13. ↑ Bouda, Nate (September 8, 2017). "NFL Transactions: Friday 9/8".
  14. ↑ Bouda, Nate (January 30, 2018). "Texans Sign NT Darius Kilgo To Futures Deal". NFLTradeRumors.
  15. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Texans sign eight players to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2018.
  17. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (September 18, 2018). "Titans Add RB Dalyn Dawkins, CB Kenneth Durden While Waiving LB Aaron Wallace". TitansOnline.com.
  18. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (September 28, 2018). "Titans Promote DL Darius Kilgo to 53-Man Roster". TitansOnline.com.
  19. ↑ Williams, Charean (April 29, 2019). "Titans cut Darius Kilgo". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  20. ↑ "Lions sign free agent DT Darius Kilgo". DetroitLions.com. May 2, 2019.
  21. ↑ "Lions sign free agent QB Josh Johnson and free agent RB Justin Stockton". DetroitLions.com. August 10, 2019.
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  23. ↑ "Patriots Sign TE Paul Quessenberry and DT Xavier Williams; Release Two Players". Patriots.com. August 22, 2020.
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  25. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (December 3, 2020). "Broncos place DL Darius Kilgo on Practice Squad Reserve/COVID-19 list". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  26. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (December 16, 2020). "Broncos sign CB Parnell Motley off 49ers' practice squad, activate Jeff Driskel from Reserve/COVID-19 list". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
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