Darius Kilgo
Darius Kilgo (born December 14, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played college football at Maryland.
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Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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Born: | Matthews, North Carolina, U.S. | December 14, 1991||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 319 lb (145 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Weddington (Matthews, North Carolina) | ||||||||
College: | Maryland | ||||||||
NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 6 / Pick: 203 | ||||||||
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Professional career
Denver Broncos
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
Kilgo was claimed off waivers by the 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 New England 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 Denver 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]
References
- "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- 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.
- "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- Swanson, Ben (November 25, 2016). "Broncos sign LS Thomas Gafford, waive NT Darius Kilgo". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2016.
- "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.
- "Patriots release DL Darius Kilgo". Patriots.com. December 8, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017.
- "Patriots sign DL Darius Kilgo to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. December 10, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017.
- Wesseling, Chris. "New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI". NFL. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
- "Patriots sign nine to future contracts". Patriots.com. February 7, 2017. Archived from the original on October 30, 2017.
- "Patriots reach 53-man limit". Patriots.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017.
- "Patriots sign nine to the practice squad". Patriots.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017.
- "Patriots Re-Sign RB Brandon Bolden; Place LB Shea McClellin on Injured Reserve; Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 4, 2017.
- Bouda, Nate (September 8, 2017). "NFL Transactions: Friday 9/8".
- Bouda, Nate (January 30, 2018). "Texans Sign NT Darius Kilgo To Futures Deal". NFLTradeRumors.
- "TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2018.
- "Texans sign eight players to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2018.
- Wyatt, Jim (September 18, 2018). "Titans Add RB Dalyn Dawkins, CB Kenneth Durden While Waiving LB Aaron Wallace". TitansOnline.com.
- Wyatt, Jim (September 28, 2018). "Titans Promote DL Darius Kilgo to 53-Man Roster". TitansOnline.com.
- Williams, Charean (April 29, 2019). "Titans cut Darius Kilgo". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- "Lions sign free agent DT Darius Kilgo". DetroitLions.com. May 2, 2019.
- "Lions sign free agent QB Josh Johnson and free agent RB Justin Stockton". DetroitLions.com. August 10, 2019.
- "Patriots Sign DL Darius Kilgo; Place LB Brandon King on Reserve/PUP List". Patriots.com. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- "Patriots Sign TE Paul Quessenberry and DT Xavier Williams; Release Two Players". Patriots.com. August 22, 2020.
- DiLalla, Aric (October 3, 2020). "Broncos sign Sylvester Williams, Darius Kilgo to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
- DiLalla, Aric (December 3, 2020). "Broncos place DL Darius Kilgo on Practice Squad Reserve/COVID-19 list". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- 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.
- Heath, Jon (January 11, 2021). "Broncos part ways with 2 practice squad players". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- "Arizona Cardinals sign Darius Kilgo". Revenge of the Birds. SB Nation. August 9, 2021.
- Urban, Darren (August 16, 2021). "Cardinals Bring Back Four From Covid List, Including James Conner". AZCardinals.com.