Thaddeus Gibson

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Thaddeus Gibson
No. 9 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-10-21) October 21, 1987 (age 36)
Place of birth: Euclid, Ohio
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Career information
High school: Euclid (OH)
College: Ohio State
NFL draft: 2010 / Round: 4 / Pick: 116
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2012
Tackles: 3
Sacks: 0.0
Forced Fumbles: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Thaddeus Gibson (born October 21, 1987) is an American football defensive end for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.

He has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys and Toronto Argonauts.

Early years

Gibson attended Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio, where he had 50 tackles, 17 sacks, 22 QB hurries and two interceptions as a junior. In his senior year, he collected 39 total tackles, 10 quarterback sacks and eight tackles behind the line of scrimmage.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Gibson was listed the No. 9 outside linebacker prospect in the nation.[1] He chose Ohio State over Michigan and Tennessee.

College career

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In his sophomore season, Gibson earned a place in the starting lineup at defensive end. He compiled 26 tackles, 9 tackles for a loss, and 5 sacks for the year.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Gibson was drafted with the fourth round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, 116th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. Gibson appeared in two games before being waived on the Steelers' bye week.

San Francisco 49ers

On November 1, 2010, Gibson was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers.[2] He played two games with the 49ers and recorded two tackles and one forced fumble on special teams. Gibson was released by the 49ers prior to the 2011 season, on August 15.[3]

Chicago Bears

Gibson was signed by the Chicago Bears on November 30, 2011,[4] where he appeared in two games. On August 26, 2012, the Bears released Gibson.[5]

Tennessee Titans

On October 17, 2012, the Tennessee Titans signed Gibson to the practice squad. On December 31, 2012, the Titans signed Gibson to a reserve/future contract. On August 11, 2013, he was waived by the Titans.[6]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 13, 2013, Gibson was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.[7] On August 31, 2013, he was released by the Cowboys.[8]

Toronto Argonauts

On May 7, 2014, Gibson signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On September 2, 2014, Gibson was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for defensive back Alex Suber.[9]

References

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