Jose Gumbs Explained

Jose Gumbs
Number:48
Position:Safety
Birth Date:20 April 1988
Birth Place:Queens, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:210
Undraftedyear:2012
High School:Hebron (ME)
College:Monmouth
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Pass deflections
Statvalue2:1
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:G/GumbJo00

Jose Gumbs (born April 20, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He began playing football at Hebron Academy[1] and later for Monmouth University at the collegiate level. He was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Gumbs signed with the New Orleans Saints after not being selected in the 2012 NFL draft on April 30, 2012.[2] [3] The Saints released him on September 7.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Gumbs to their practice squad on December 5, 2012.[4]

Washington Redskins

Gumbs was signed by the Washington Redskins on July 25, 2013.[5] He made his NFL debut in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. In his second career game, Gumbs made an explosive special teams tackle against the kick returner Eric Weems.[6] He would have his first career start against the Denver Broncos in Week 8 with starting safeties Brandon Meriweather suspended and Reed Doughty out with a concussion.[7] Gumbs made his first career interception against Matt Ryan, quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons.[8]

On March 3, 2014, the Redskins re-signed Gumbs to a one-year, $495,000 contract.[9] He was released on May 17, 2014.[10] [11]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Sleeping in a car kickstarted Jose Gumbs’s path to the NFL . 2013-09-26 . Sarah Kogod . . Washington, D.C. . 0190-8286 . 1330888409.
  2. News: NBCSports.com. Redskins sign cornerback Ryan Mouton, safety Jose Gumbs. Mike. Wilkening. July 25, 2013. August 31, 2013.
  3. Web site: GoMUHawks.com. Safety Jose Gumbs Signs With New Orleans Saints. April 28, 2012. August 31, 2013.
  4. http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2012/12/6/3735060/kansas-city-chiefs-jose-gumbs-injury-report KC Chiefs sign safety Jose Gumbs; injuries a concern?
  5. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Sign Jose Gumbs, Ryan Mouton. Brian. Tinsman. July 25, 2013. August 31, 2013.
  6. http://www.nfl.com/videos/washington-redskins/0ap2000000267527/Gumbs-makes-a-nicely-formed-tackle Washington Redskins safety Jose Gumbs makes a nicely formed tackle
  7. Web site: ESPN.com. Bacarri Rambo, Jose Gumbs to start. October 27, 2013. John. Keim. December 26, 2013.
  8. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins-Falcons Monday Stats Pack. December 16, 2013. March 3, 2014. Brian. Tinsman.
  9. News: WashingtonPost.com. Redskins re-sign safety Jose Gumbs. Mike. Jones. March 3, 2014. March 3, 2014.
  10. Web site: CSNWashington.com . Redskins make moves, release S Jose Gumbs . May 17, 2014 . Tarik . El-Bashir . May 17, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140520021138/http://www.csnwashington.com/redskinsblog/redskins-make-moves-release-s-jose-gumbs . May 20, 2014 .
  11. Web site: CSNWashington.com . Redskins 2013 roster surprise Gumbs is a surprise cut . May 18, 2014 . Rich . Tandler . May 18, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140520052705/http://www.csnwashington.com/redskinsblog/redskins-2013-roster-surprise-gumbs-surprise-cut . May 20, 2014 .