Jose Gumbs

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Jose Gumbs
No. 48
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1988-04-20) April 20, 1988 (age 34)
Queens, New York
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Hebron (ME)
College: Monmouth
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Unrestricted Free Agent
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:6
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Jose Gumbs (born April 20, 1988) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He began playing football at Hebron Academy [1] and later for Monmouth University at the collegiate level. He was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins.

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Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Gumbs signed with the New Orleans Saints after not being selected in the 2012 NFL Draft on April 30, 2012. [2] [3] The Saints released him on September 7.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Gumbs to their practice squad on December 5, 2012. [4]

Washington Redskins

Gumbs was signed by the Washington Redskins on July 25, 2013. [5] He made his NFL debut in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. In his second career game, Gumbs made an explosive special teams tackle against the kick returner Eric Weems. [6] He would have his first career start against the Denver Broncos in Week 8 with starting safeties Brandon Meriweather suspended and Reed Doughty out with a concussion. [7] Gumbs made his first career interception against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. [8]

On March 3, 2014, the Redskins re-signed Gumbs to a one-year, $495,000 contract. [9] He was released on May 17, 2014. [10] [11]

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References

  1. Sarah Kogod (September 26, 2013). "Sleeping in a car kickstarted Jose Gumbs's path to the NFL". The Washington Post . Washington, D.C. ISSN   0190-8286. OCLC   1330888409.
  2. Wilkening, Mike (July 25, 2013). "Redskins sign cornerback Ryan Mouton, safety Jose Gumbs". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  3. "Safety Jose Gumbs Signs With New Orleans Saints". GoMUHawks.com. April 28, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  4. KC Chiefs sign safety Jose Gumbs; injuries a concern?
  5. Tinsman, Brian (July 25, 2013). "Redskins Sign Jose Gumbs, Ryan Mouton". Redskins.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  6. Washington Redskins safety Jose Gumbs makes a nicely formed tackle
  7. Keim, John (October 27, 2013). "Bacarri Rambo, Jose Gumbs to start". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  8. Tinsman, Brian (December 16, 2013). "Redskins-Falcons Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  9. Jones, Mike (March 3, 2014). "Redskins re-sign safety Jose Gumbs". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
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