Joe Vellano Explained

Joe Vellano
Number:72, 92, 94
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:October 30, 1988
Birth Place:Clifton Park, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:300
High School:Christian Brothers Academy
(Albany, New York)
College:Maryland
Undraftedyear:2013
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:64
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:3.0
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:VellJo00

Joe Vellano (born October 30, 1988) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at the University of Maryland, and signed with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He was also a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys of the NFL, and the Parma Panthers of the Italian Football League.

College career

Vellano played for the Maryland Terrapins from 2008–2012. He redshirted his first season in 2008. In the 2009 season, he appeared in four games and recorded one tackle.[1] In the 2010 season, he recorded 63 total tackles, 10.5 tackles-for-loss, five sacks, two passes defended, and one forced fumble.[2] In the 2011 season, he recorded 94 total tackles, 7.5 tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks, four passes defended, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one defensive touchdown.[3] In his final collegiate season in 2012, he recorded 61 total tackles, 14 tackles-for-loss, six sacks, and one interception.[4]

Professional career

New England Patriots (first stint)

On April 30, 2013, Vellano signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent.[5] In Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, he received his first career start in place of Vince Wilfork, who was placed on injured reserve.[6]

Vellano became a Super Bowl champion on February 1, 2015, helping the Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX over the Seattle Seahawks, 28–24.[7]

On August 31, 2015, the Patriots released Vellano.[8] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 26,[9] and released again on September 30.[10]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 22, 2015, Vellano signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.[11]

New England Patriots (second stint)

On January 26, 2016, the Patriots signed Vellano to a futures contract.[12] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.[13]

Atlanta Falcons

On September 6, 2016, Vellano was signed to the Falcons' practice squad due to Adrian Clayborn being put on Injured Reserve.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on January 17, 2017.[15] The Falcons ultimately made Super Bowl LI, but lost to Vellano's former team, the New England Patriots. In the game, Vellano had one total tackle.[16]

On September 2, 2017, Vellano was waived by the Falcons and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17] [18] He was promoted to the active roster on September 21, 2017.[19] He was waived on October 24, 2017.[20]

Dallas Cowboys

On November 8, 2017, Vellano was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.[21] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 1, 2018.[22] He was waived on March 7, 2018.[23]

Parma Panthers

In 2019, Vallano signed and played with the Parma Panthers in the Italian Football League. The Panthers lost in the league playoffs in 2019 and 2020.

Personal life

Vellano was born and raised in Rexford, New York. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 2007.[24]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joe Vellano 2009 Game Log . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . December 29, 2017.
  2. Web site: Joe Vellano 2010 Game Log . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . December 29, 2017.
  3. Web site: Joe Vellano 2011 Game Log . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . December 29, 2017.
  4. Web site: Joe Vellano 2012 Game Log . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . December 29, 2017.
  5. News: Alex . Prewitt . April 30, 2013 . Joe Vellano signs undrafted free agent deal with New England Patriots . . April 30, 2013.
  6. News: . Ex-Terps DL Joe Vellano, now a starter for Patriots, earns praise from Bill Belichick . https://archive.today/20140106161140/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-former-maryland-lineman-joe-vellano-starting-for-patriots-20131218,0,2725156.story . dead . January 6, 2014 . Aaron . Wilson . December 18, 2013 . January 5, 2014 .
  7. News: Aaron . Wilson. January 30, 2015 . Former Terps star lineman Joe Vellano now happy to be back playing with Patriots . . September 28, 2015.
  8. Web site: New England Patriots 2016 Team Transactions - Trades, Injured List, Free Agents, and Signings - ESPN. ESPN. May 18, 2016.
  9. Web site: Patriots.com. Patriots make changes to the practice squad. September 25, 2015. November 2, 2015.
  10. Web site: Patriots.com. Patriots release LB Dekoda Watson; Release three from practice squad. September 30, 2015. November 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151103060618/http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/09/30/patriots-release-lb-dekoda-watson-release-three-practice-squad. November 3, 2015. dead.
  11. Web site: Indianapolis Colts make practice squad moves. blogs.colts.com. December 22, 2015. December 22, 2015. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091641/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/12/22/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-moves-7/. dead.
  12. Web site: Patriots sign DL Joe Vellano to a future contract. New England Patriots. January 28, 2016.
  13. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20171106155435/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit. November 6, 2017. Patriots reach the 53-man roster limit. September 3, 2016. Patriots.com. dead.
  14. Web site: Falcons Add DT Vellano to Practice Squad. September 6, 2016. AtlantaFalcons.com.
  15. Web site: Falcons place Adrian Clayborn on IR, promote DL Joe Vellano. Chambers, Matthew. TheFalcoholic.com. January 17, 2017.
  16. Web site: Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017. Pro-Football-Reference.com. August 6, 2017.
  17. Web site: 2017 Atlanta Falcons Roster Cuts Tracker: Deadline To 53 Is 4 P.M. ET On Saturday. https://web.archive.org/web/20171230165513/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/2017-Atlanta-Falcons-roster-cuts-tracker-Deadline-to-53-is-4-pm-ET-on-Saturday/98e7c2c6-e5e5-414f-bf3a-69e3863e701a. dead. December 30, 2017. Conway, Kelsey. AtlantaFalcons.com. September 2, 2017.
  18. Web site: Falcons Announce 10 Players Added To Their Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171106195415/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-announce-10-players-added-to-their-2017-practice-squad/7cd651fc-de92-4080-ba32-64490c207caa. dead. November 6, 2017. McFadden, Will. AtlantaFalcons.com. September 4, 2017.
  19. Web site: Falcons sign Joe Vellano. Alper, Josh. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. September 21, 2017.
  20. Web site: Falcons sign linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, waive defensive lineman Joe Vellano. https://web.archive.org/web/20180131071555/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/transactions/article-1/Falcons-sign-linebacker-Sean-Weatherspoon-waive-defensive-lineman-Joe-Vellano/f68359f7-eb08-4a49-9582-9ec1d4383679. dead. January 31, 2018. Conway, Kelsey. AtlantaFalcons.com. October 24, 2017.
  21. Web site: Cowboys Promote Neal To Roster; Price To IR; DT Signed To Practice Squad. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. November 8, 2017.
  22. Web site: Cowboys Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals. Bouda. Nate. January 1, 2018. NFL Trade Rumors.
  23. Web site: Cowboys Create Cap Space By Releasing DE Benson Mayowa, DT Vellano. https://web.archive.org/web/20180308103323/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2018/03/07/cowboys-create-cap-space-releasing-de-benson-mayowa-dt-vellano?sf183917055=1. March 8, 2018. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. March 7, 2018. dead.
  24. News: On The Record: Hard work got CBA's Vellano Super Bowl shot . Amedio . Steve . The Record . December 29, 2017 . en.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Joe Vellano".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.