Darius Kilgo Explained
Darius Kilgo (born December 14, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played college football at Maryland.
Professional career
Denver Broncos (first stint)
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 (first stint)
Kilgo was claimed off waivers by the New England 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 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 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]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2015 NFL Draft Listing . May 15, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Swanson . Ben . February 7, 2016 . Gameday Inactives: Broncos in Super Bowl 50 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170825090329/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-primesport/Gameday-Inactives-Broncos-in-Super-Bowl-50/271539a3-5de8-481e-9302-103a9266d14b . August 25, 2017 . August 7, 2017 . DenverBroncos.com.
- Web site: Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016 . August 29, 2016 . pro-football-reference.com . Sports Reference LLC.
- Web site: Swanson, Ben . November 25, 2016 . Broncos sign LS Thomas Gafford, waive NT Darius Kilgo . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161127124025/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-LS-Thomas-Gafford-waive-NT-Darius-Kilgo/1a2d4d71-bc60-40e0-bf12-226d89ffecbc . November 27, 2016 . DenverBroncos.com.
- Web site: November 28, 2016 . Patriots claim DT Darius Kilgo off waivers from Denver; Release RB D.J. Foster from 53-man roster . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170428172910/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/11/28/patriots-claim-dt-darius-kilgo-waivers-denver-release-rb-dj-foster-53-man-roster . April 28, 2017 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: December 8, 2016 . Patriots release DL Darius Kilgo . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810213756/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/12/08/patriots-release-dl-darius-kilgo . August 10, 2017 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: December 10, 2016 . Patriots sign DL Darius Kilgo to the Practice Squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810150516/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/12/10/patriots-sign-dl-darius-kilgo-practice-squad . August 10, 2017 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: Wesseling . Chris . February 5, 2017 . Patriots erase deficit, defeat Falcons in Super Bowl LI . 2024-08-09 . NFL.com . en-US.
- Web site: February 7, 2017 . Patriots sign nine to future contracts . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171030033534/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/02/07/patriots-sign-nine-future-contracts . October 30, 2017 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: September 2, 2017 . Patriots reach 53-man limit . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171128033226/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/02/patriots-reach-53-man-limit . November 28, 2017 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: September 3, 2017 . Patriots sign nine to the practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171209085616/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/03/patriots-sign-nine-practice-squad . December 9, 2017 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: September 4, 2017 . Patriots Re-Sign RB Brandon Bolden; Place LB Shea McClellin on Injured Reserve; Make Changes to the Practice Squad . Patriots.com.
- Web site: Bouda, Nate . September 8, 2017 . NFL Transactions: Friday 9/8 .
- Web site: Bouda, Nate . January 30, 2018 . Texans Sign NT Darius Kilgo To Futures Deal . NFLTradeRumors.
- Web site: September 1, 2018 . TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53 . HoustonTexans.com.
- Web site: September 2, 2018 . Texans sign eight players to practice squad . HoustonTexans.com.
- Web site: Wyatt, Jim . September 18, 2018 . Titans Add RB Dalyn Dawkins, CB Kenneth Durden While Waiving LB Aaron Wallace . TitansOnline.com.
- Web site: Wyatt, Jim . September 28, 2018 . Titans Promote DL Darius Kilgo to 53-Man Roster . TitansOnline.com.
- Web site: Williams, Charean . April 29, 2019 . Titans cut Darius Kilgo . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
- Web site: May 2, 2019 . Lions sign free agent DT Darius Kilgo . DetroitLions.com.
- Web site: August 10, 2019 . Lions sign free agent QB Josh Johnson and free agent RB Justin Stockton . DetroitLions.com.
- News: August 11, 2020 . Patriots Sign DL Darius Kilgo; Place LB Brandon King on Reserve/PUP List . August 13, 2020 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: August 22, 2020 . Patriots Sign TE Paul Quessenberry and DT Xavier Williams; Release Two Players . Patriots.com.
- Web site: DiLalla, Aric . October 3, 2020 . Broncos sign Sylvester Williams, Darius Kilgo to practice squad . DenverBroncos.com . October 4, 2020 . October 4, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201004034908/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-sylvester-williams-darius-kilgo-to-practice-squad . dead .
- News: DiLalla, Aric . December 3, 2020 . Broncos place DL Darius Kilgo on Practice Squad Reserve/COVID-19 list . January 10, 2021 . DenverBroncos.com.
- News: DiLalla, Aric . December 16, 2020 . Broncos sign CB Parnell Motley off 49ers' practice squad, activate Jeff Driskel from Reserve/COVID-19 list . January 10, 2021 . DenverBroncos.com.
- News: Heath, Jon . January 11, 2021 . Broncos part ways with 2 practice squad players . February 16, 2021 . USAToday.com.
- Web site: Cox . Seth . August 9, 2021 . Arizona Cardinals sign Darius Kilgo . 2024-07-20 . Revenge of the Birds . SB Nation.
- Web site: Urban . Darren . August 16, 2021 . Cardinals Bring Back Four From Covid List, Including James Conner . 2024-07-20 . AZCardinals.com.