Darius Kilgo

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

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
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
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com

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
  1. "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  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.
  3. "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  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.
  22. "Patriots Sign DL Darius Kilgo; Place LB Brandon King on Reserve/PUP List". Patriots.com. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  23. "Patriots Sign TE Paul Quessenberry and DT Xavier Williams; Release Two Players". Patriots.com. August 22, 2020.
  24. DiLalla, Aric (October 3, 2020). "Broncos sign Sylvester Williams, Darius Kilgo to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  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.
  27. Heath, Jon (January 11, 2021). "Broncos part ways with 2 practice squad players". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  28. "Arizona Cardinals sign Darius Kilgo". Revenge of the Birds. SB Nation. August 9, 2021.
  29. Urban, Darren (August 16, 2021). "Cardinals Bring Back Four From Covid List, Including James Conner". AZCardinals.com.
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