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Joe Gaziano
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Gaziano with Northwestern in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-27) September 27, 1996 (age 28)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Xaverian Brothers
(Westwood, Massachusetts)
College:Northwestern (2015–2019)
Position:Defensive end
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:24
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph Matthew Gaziano (born September 27, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football at Northwestern.

Early life

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Gaziano grew up in Scituate, Massachusetts and attended Xaverian Brothers High School, where he played football and lacrosse.[1] He was named the Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior after recording 21 tackles for loss and 16 sacks.[2]

College career

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Gaziano was a member of the Northwestern Wildcats for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman year.[3] He finished his collegiate career with school records of 30 sacks and 10 forced fumbles and second all-time with 48.5 tackles for loss with 153 total tackles, four fumbles recovered, 15 passes defended and a blocked kick in 52 games played.[4]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄4 in
(1.94 m) 		282 lb
(128 kg) 		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 5.10 s 1.68 s 2.85 s 4.61 s 7.50 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)		 9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		 25 reps
All values from Pro Day[5]

Los Angeles Chargers

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Gaziano was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.[6] He was waived at the end of training camp during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[7] and signed to the practice squad on September 10, 2020.[8] He was elevated to the active roster on October 12 and December 26 for the team's weeks 5 and 16 games against the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[9][10] On January 1, 2021, Gaziano was signed to the active roster.[11]

On August 31, 2021, Gaziano was waived by the Chargers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12][13] He was activated for the Chargers' week 2 game against the Cowboys. He was signed to the active roster on October 1.[14]

On August 30, 2022, Gaziano was waived by the Chargers and signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16] He was promoted to the active roster on November 19.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on December 21.[18]

Atlanta Falcons

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On March 27, 2023, Gaziano signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[19]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On August 16, 2024, Gaziano signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[20] He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[21][22] Gaziano was released on December 3.[23]

References

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  1. ^ Barboza, Scott (November 26, 2014). "Xaverian captain savors the moment". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  2. ^ "HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Xaverian's Joe Gaziano named Gatorade Player of the Year". Boston Herald. December 4, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Mandel, Stewart (December 28, 2017). "Music City Bowl: Northwestern's Joe Gaziano is adding new fame to family name". The Athletic. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  4. ^ Brockway, Ella (April 27, 2020). "NU's Joe Gaziano signs with L.A. Chargers as undrafted free agent". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "Joe Gaziano, Northwestern, DE, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  6. ^ Dudek, Greg (April 25, 2020). "Joe Gaziano heads West, signs free agent contract with Chargers". Boston Herald. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "We've Trimmed Our Roster to 53". Chargers.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  8. ^ Peterson, Michael (September 10, 2020). "Chargers sign DE Joe Gaziano to practice squad". BoltsFromTheBlue.com. SB Nation. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "Chargers Activate DE Joe Gaziano and RB Troymaine Pope". Chargers.com. October 12, 2020. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  10. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Jessie Lemonier to Active Roster; Place Uchenna Nwosu on Injured Reserve". Chargers.com. December 26, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  11. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Make Roster Moves Prior to Sunday's Game". Chargers.com. January 1, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "Chargers Reduce Roster to 53". Chargers.com. August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  13. ^ "Chargers Announce Practice Squad and Claim Two Players Off Waivers". Chargers.com. September 1, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  14. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Joe Gaziano to Active Roster". Chargers.com. October 1, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  15. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  16. ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (August 31, 2022). "Chargers Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "Chargers Announce Roster Moves Before Week 11 Contest". Chargers.com. November 19, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  18. ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (December 22, 2022). "Chargers Place DL Joe Gaziano on Injured Reserve, Make Three Other Roster Moves". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  19. ^ McElhaney, Tori (March 27, 2023). "Falcons sign defensive end Joe Gaziano to one-year deal". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  20. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign DE Joe Gaziano, Release DE Rasheem Green". Jaguars.com. August 16, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  21. ^ "Roster Moves: Jacksonville Jaguars Make The Following Roster Moves Hours Before 2024 Roster Deadline". Jaguars.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  22. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Announce Additions to the 2024 Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  23. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Make Updates to The Practice Squad Ahead of Week 14". jaguars.com. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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