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Darius Kilgo
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Kilgo with the Denver Broncos in 2016
No. 98, 97
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1991-12-14) December 14, 1991 (age 33)
Matthews, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:319 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Weddington
(Matthews, North Carolina)
College:Maryland
NFL draft:2015 / round: 6 / pick: 203
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:16
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darius Kilgo (born December 14, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played college football at Maryland.

Professional career

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Denver Broncos (first stint)

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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)

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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

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On September 8, 2017, Kilgo was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.[13]

Houston Texans

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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

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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

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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)

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Kilgo signed with the Patriots on August 11, 2020.[22] He was released on August 22, 2020.[23]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

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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

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On August 9, 2021, Kilgo signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[28] He was waived on August 16.[29]

References

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  1. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Swanson, Ben (February 7, 2016). "Gameday Inactives: Broncos in Super Bowl 50". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  3. ^ "Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  4. ^ Swanson, Ben (November 25, 2016). "Broncos sign LS Thomas Gafford, waive NT Darius Kilgo". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2016.
  5. ^ "Patriots claim DT Darius Kilgo off waivers from Denver; Release RB D.J. Foster from 53-man roster". Patriots.com. November 28, 2016. Archived from the original on April 28, 2017.
  6. ^ "Patriots release DL Darius Kilgo". Patriots.com. December 8, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017.
  7. ^ "Patriots sign DL Darius Kilgo to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. December 10, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017.
  8. ^ Wesseling, Chris (February 5, 2017). "Patriots erase deficit, defeat Falcons in Super Bowl LI". NFL.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  9. ^ "Patriots sign nine to future contracts". Patriots.com. February 7, 2017. Archived from the original on October 30, 2017.
  10. ^ "Patriots reach 53-man limit". Patriots.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017.
  11. ^ "Patriots sign nine to the practice squad". Patriots.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017.
  12. ^ "Patriots Re-Sign RB Brandon Bolden; Place LB Shea McClellin on Injured Reserve; Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 4, 2017.
  13. ^ Bouda, Nate (September 8, 2017). "NFL Transactions: Friday 9/8".
  14. ^ Bouda, Nate (January 30, 2018). "Texans Sign NT Darius Kilgo To Futures Deal". NFLTradeRumors.
  15. ^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2018.
  16. ^ "Texans sign eight players to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2018.
  17. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 18, 2018). "Titans Add RB Dalyn Dawkins, CB Kenneth Durden While Waiving LB Aaron Wallace". TitansOnline.com.
  18. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 28, 2018). "Titans Promote DL Darius Kilgo to 53-Man Roster". TitansOnline.com.
  19. ^ Williams, Charean (April 29, 2019). "Titans cut Darius Kilgo". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  20. ^ "Lions sign free agent DT Darius Kilgo". DetroitLions.com. May 2, 2019.
  21. ^ "Lions sign free agent QB Josh Johnson and free agent RB Justin Stockton". DetroitLions.com. August 10, 2019.
  22. ^ "Patriots Sign DL Darius Kilgo; Place LB Brandon King on Reserve/PUP List". Patriots.com. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  23. ^ "Patriots Sign TE Paul Quessenberry and DT Xavier Williams; Release Two Players". Patriots.com. August 22, 2020.
  24. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 3, 2020). "Broncos sign Sylvester Williams, Darius Kilgo to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  25. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 3, 2020). "Broncos place DL Darius Kilgo on Practice Squad Reserve/COVID-19 list". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  26. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 16, 2020). "Broncos sign CB Parnell Motley off 49ers' practice squad, activate Jeff Driskel from Reserve/COVID-19 list". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  27. ^ Heath, Jon (January 11, 2021). "Broncos part ways with 2 practice squad players". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  28. ^ Cox, Seth (August 9, 2021). "Arizona Cardinals sign Darius Kilgo". Revenge of the Birds. SB Nation. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  29. ^ Urban, Darren (August 16, 2021). "Cardinals Bring Back Four From Covid List, Including James Conner". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
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