Adam Gettis Explained
Adam Gettis |
Number: | 73, 60 |
Position: | Guard |
Birth Date: | 9 December 1988 |
Birth Place: | Frankfort, Illinois, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 2 |
Weight Lbs: | 305 |
College: | Iowa (2007–2011) |
Draftyear: | 2012 |
Draftround: | 5 |
Draftpick: | 141 |
Pastteams: |
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Highlights: |
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Statlabel1: | Games played |
Statvalue1: | 17 |
Statlabel2: | Games started |
Statvalue2: | 1 |
Pfr: | GettAd00 |
Adam Gettis (born December 9, 1988) is a former American football guard. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the University of Iowa.
Early life
From 2004 to 2006, Gettis played high school football for the Lincoln-Way East Griffins as a starter. In 2005, Gettis and the Griffins went on to win the Class 8A State Championship in Illinois.
Professional career
Washington Redskins
Gettis was drafted in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.[2] He was officially signed by the Redskins to a four-year contract on May 5, 2012.[3] [4] After performing well in the preseason, even starting at the right guard position for the injured Chris Chester for the first two preseason games.[5] [6] He made the final 53-man roster by the start of the 2012 season, and made his NFL debut in Week 3 of the 2013 season against the Detroit Lions.
Gettis was waived on August 24, 2014.[7]
Pittsburgh Steelers
Gettis was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 14, 2014.[8]
New York Giants (first stint)
Gettis was signed from the practice squad of the Steelers to the active roster of the New York Giants on December 16, 2014.[9] On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Giants.[10] On September 6, 2015, he was signed to the Giants' practice squad.[11] On October 15, 2015, Gettis was released by the Giants.[12] On October 21, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 4, 2015, Gettis was released by the Giants.
Oakland Raiders
On November 17, 2015, Gettis was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.
New York Giants (second stint)
On December 1, 2015, Gettis re-signed with the Giants.[13] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Giants and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[14] [15] He was promoted to the active roster on November 9, 2016.[16] He was waived by the Giants on December 10, 2016, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[17] [18]
Gettis signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 12, 2017.[19] On August 28, 2017, Gettis was placed on injured reserve.[20] He was released with a settlement on November 16, 2017.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On December 20, 2017, Gettis signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[21] On March 26, 2018, Gettis re-signed with the Buccaneers.[22] On September 11, 2018, Gettis was released by the Buccaneers.[23]
Atlanta Falcons
On April 3, 2019, Gettis signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[24] He was released on August 31, 2019.[25]
Personal life
Gettis is the cousin of wide receiver David Gettis, who was drafted in sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers.[26]
He married Dionna Taylor in 2014, in Chicago, Illinois.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Redskins.com. Tinsman. Brian. Redskins Sign Draft Pick Adam Gettis. May 5, 2012. May 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120508052711/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Draft-Pick-Adam-Gettis/47555e35-7ac7-4336-b387-b602eaf240b5. May 8, 2012. dead.
- Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- News: WashingtonPost.com . Redskins sign 5th-round pick Adam Gettis of Iowa . https://web.archive.org/web/20190113062804/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-sign-5th-round-pick-adam-gettis-of-iowa/2012/05/05/gIQAt8d23T_story.html . dead . January 13, 2019 . May 5, 2012 . May 5, 2012.
- Web site: Redskins.com . Redskins Sign Draft Pick Adam Gettis . Tinsman . Brian . May 5, 2012 . May 5, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120508052711/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Draft-Pick-Adam-Gettis/47555e35-7ac7-4336-b387-b602eaf240b5 . May 8, 2012 . dead .
- News: WashingtonPost.com. Redskins-Bills: Chris Chester out, Adam Gettis in at right guard. Maske. Mark. August 9, 2012. September 1, 2012.
- News: WashingtonExaminer.com. Redskins vs. Bears game review (offense). Keim. John. August 19, 2012. September 1, 2012.
- News: Jones. Mike. Redskins cut Adam Gettis, Bryan Shepherd. Washington Post. August 25, 2014.
- Web site: Bryan. Dave. Steelers sign G Adam Gettis, DB Jordan Sullen to Practice Squad. October 15, 2014.
- Web site: Giants.com. 5 things you need to know about OL Adam Gettis. Dan. Salomone. December 16, 2014.
- Web site: New York Giants announce 53-man roster . Eisen . Michael . September 5, 2015 . Giants.com . September 7, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150925072219/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-announce-53-man-roster/d90c09c7-4a11-4260-b545-8dd3a1fa0671 . September 25, 2015 . dead .
- Web site: Giants sign six players to practice squad . Eisen . Michael . September 6, 2015 . Giants.com . September 7, 2015.
- Web site: DB Brandon McGee, Tackle Xavier Proctor added to Practice Squad . Eisen . Michael . October 15, 2015 . Giants.com . December 6, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151207040633/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DB-Brandon-McGee-Tackle-Xavier-Proctor-added-to-Practice-Squad/393866ca-dfe3-46f3-9338-0d1f83229fd9 . December 7, 2015 .
- Web site: Raanan. Jordan. Giants signing offensive lineman Adam Gettis off Oakland Raiders practice squad, per source. NJ.com. December 2, 2015.
- Web site: New York Giants announce 20 roster moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825063500/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-announce-20-roster-moves/d7b93d76-3186-40dc-b759-c622015e0159. dead. August 25, 2017. Eisen . Michael. Giants.com. September 3, 2016.
- Web site: Giants announce practice squad; claim DT Robert Thomas. Eisen. Michael. Giants.com. September 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170909053715/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-announce-practice-squad-claim-DT-Robert-Thomas/e8402e2e-7f9b-4c94-95db-b9d10f79333e. September 9, 2017. dead.
- Web site: Darian Thompson placed on IR; OL Adam Gettis signed. https://web.archive.org/web/20170814225653/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Darian-Thompson-placed-on-IR-OL-Adam-Gettis-signed/57683e6d-01b4-4be2-ba10-3297a7610eb1. dead. August 14, 2017. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. November 9, 2016.
- Web site: RB Shane Vereen activated from IR; Adam Gettis waived. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. December 10, 2016.
- Web site: Giants sign Adam Gettis to practice squad, terminate contracts of two others. Benton, Dan. December 14, 2016.
- Web site: Giants' roster moves: Twelve now signed to reserve/futures contracts. Valentine, Ed. BigBlueView.com. January 12, 2017.
- Web site: Giants Place G Adam Gettis On Injured Reserve. Bouda, Nate. August 28, 2017.
- Web site: Standout Rookies Among Five Bucs Headed to IR. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. December 20, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171223235108/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Standout-Rookies-Among-Five-Bucs-Headed-to-IR/b5203974-8b43-4612-a385-24deb30cb4e4. December 23, 2017.
- Web site: Bucs Re-Sign Adam Gettis. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. March 26, 2018.
- Web site: Bucs Add CB Marcus Williams, Release G Adam Gettis. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 11, 2018.
- Web site: Falcons sign Adam Gettis to one-year contract. McFadden, Will. AtlantaFalcons.com. April 3, 2019.
- Web site: Falcons 2019 roster announced. McFadden, Will. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 31, 2019.
- Web site: Redskins.com. David Gettis A Familiar Target For RGIII. Gabe. Hiatt. January 7, 2014. January 8, 2014.