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Jose Gumbs

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Jose Gumbs
No. 48
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1988-04-20) April 20, 1988 (age 36)
Queens, New York, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Hebron (ME)
College:Monmouth
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:6
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR

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

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New Orleans Saints

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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

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

Washington Redskins

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Sarah Kogod (September 26, 2013). "Sleeping in a car kickstarted Jose Gumbs's path to the NFL". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
  2. ^ Wilkening, Mike (July 25, 2013). "Redskins sign cornerback Ryan Mouton, safety Jose Gumbs". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  3. ^ "Safety Jose Gumbs Signs With New Orleans Saints". GoMUHawks.com. April 28, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  4. ^ KC Chiefs sign safety Jose Gumbs; injuries a concern?
  5. ^ Tinsman, Brian (July 25, 2013). "Redskins Sign Jose Gumbs, Ryan Mouton". Redskins.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  6. ^ Washington Redskins safety Jose Gumbs makes a nicely formed tackle
  7. ^ Keim, John (October 27, 2013). "Bacarri Rambo, Jose Gumbs to start". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  8. ^ Tinsman, Brian (December 16, 2013). "Redskins-Falcons Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  9. ^ Jones, Mike (March 3, 2014). "Redskins re-sign safety Jose Gumbs". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
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