Jose Gumbs
Jose Gumbs (born April 20, 1988) is a former American football safety. 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.
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born: | April 20, 1988 Queens, New York | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Hebron (ME) | ||||||||
| College: | Monmouth | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Unrestricted Free Agent | ||||||||
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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 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.[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]
References
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2013/09/26/sleeping-in-a-car-kickstarted-jose-gumbss-path-to-the-nfl/
- Wilkening, Mike (July 25, 2013). "Redskins sign cornerback Ryan Mouton, safety Jose Gumbs". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- "Safety Jose Gumbs Signs With New Orleans Saints". GoMUHawks.com. April 28, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- KC Chiefs sign safety Jose Gumbs; injuries a concern?
- Tinsman, Brian (July 25, 2013). "Redskins Sign Jose Gumbs, Ryan Mouton". Redskins.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- Washington Redskins safety Jose Gumbs makes a nicely formed tackle
- Keim, John (October 27, 2013). "Bacarri Rambo, Jose Gumbs to start". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
- Tinsman, Brian (December 16, 2013). "Redskins-Falcons Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- Jones, Mike (March 3, 2014). "Redskins re-sign safety Jose Gumbs". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- El-Bashir, Tarik (May 17, 2014). "Redskins make moves, release S Jose Gumbs". CSNWashington.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- Tandler, Rich (May 18, 2014). "Redskins 2013 roster surprise Gumbs is a surprise cut". CSNWashington.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.