Colby Gossett Explained

Colby Gossett
Position:Guard
Birth Date:23 June 1995
Birth Place:Cumming, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:311
College:Appalachian State (2013–2017)
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:6
Draftpick:213
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:36
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:9
Pfr:GossCo00
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1

Colby Gossett (born June 23, 1995) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Appalachian State. Gossett was named to the first-team All-Sun Belt Conference as a junior and senior.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Gossett was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round (213th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[1] On May 3, 2018, he signed his rookie contract.[2] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3] [4]

Arizona Cardinals

On October 30, 2018, Gossett was signed by the Arizona Cardinals off the Vikings' practice squad.[5] On August 31, 2019, the Cardinals released Gossett.[6]

New England Patriots

On September 2, 2019, Gossett was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[7] He was released on September 11.[8]

Cleveland Browns (first stint)

Gossett was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on September 12, 2019.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2019.[10]

On August 5, 2020, Gossett announced he would opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]

Gossett was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021.[12]

Atlanta Falcons

On September 1, 2021, Gossett was claimed off of waivers by his hometown team the Atlanta Falcons, which also reunited him with Dwayne Ledford, the Falcons offensive line coach and Gossett's coach at Appalachian State.[13]

On March 17, 2022, Gossett signed a deal to return to the Falcons.[14]

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

On May 3, 2023, Gossett signed with the Browns.[15] On August 27, 2023, Gossett was released by the Browns.[16]

New Orleans Saints

On January 3, 2024, Gossett signed with the New Orleans Saints practice squad.[17] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.[18]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings select Colby Gossett . Gates . Christopher . April 28, 2018 . Daily Norseman . 2019-10-03.
  2. News: Minnesota Vikings agree to terms with four members of 2018 Draft Class . Gates . Christopher . May 3, 2018 . Daily Norseman . October 3, 2019.
  3. Web site: Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster. Vikings.com. September 1, 2018.
  4. Web site: Vikings Claim P Matt Wile Via Waivers, Sign 9 Others To Practice Squad. Vikings.com. September 2, 2018.
  5. Web site: Cardinals Add TE John Phillips, OL Colby Gossett. Urban. Darren. October 30, 2018. AZCardinals.com.
  6. Web site: Arizona Cardinals release 28 players to reduce roster. August 31, 2019. Arizona Sports.
  7. Web site: Patriots fill out their practice squad by reportedly further bolstering their depth in the trenches. Buchmasser, Bernd. September 2, 2019.
  8. Web site: Patriots Sign OL Marshall Newhouse; Announce Practice Squad Moves. Patriots.com. September 11, 2019.
  9. News: Browns sign G Colby Gossett to practice squad . ClevelandBrowns.com . September 12, 2019.
  10. Web site: Browns elevate G Colby Gossett; place RB Dontrell Hilliard on injured reserve. ClevelandBrowns.com. December 24, 2019.
  11. News: Browns place G Colby Gossett on Reserve/Opt-Out list . ClevelandBrowns.com . August 5, 2020 . August 5, 2020.
  12. News: Gribble . Andrew . Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2021 season . ClevelandBrowns.com . August 31, 2021.
  13. News: Choate . Dave . Falcons claim guard Colby Gossett off waivers from Browns . TheFalcoholic.com . September 1, 2021.
  14. Web site: Falcons' Colby Gossett: Re-signs with Atlanta . 2022-03-18 . CBSSports.com . March 17, 2022 . en.
  15. Web site: Browns sign G Colby Gossett. 2023-05-03 . clevelandbrowns.com . en.
  16. Web site: Browns reduce roster to 76. ClevelandBrowns.com . 27 August 2023.
  17. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. January 3, 2024.
  18. Web site: New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts . NewOrleansSaints.com. January 8, 2024.

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