Steve Gregory (American football)

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For others of the same name, see Steve Gregory.

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Steve Gregory
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Gregory at the Chargers' practice in August 2008.
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Position: Free Safety
Personal information
Date of birth: (1983-01-08) January 8, 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York
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Career information
College: Syracuse
Undrafted: 2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 357
Pass deflections: 25
Interceptions: 7
Forced fumbles: 2
Touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Stephen C. Gregory (born January 8, 1983) is a former American football safety that played in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Syracuse.

Gregory was also a member of the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs.

Early years

Gregory lived in Staten Island, New York for most of his youth. He was a Jets fan growing up. He attended St. Margaret Mary Parochial Elementary school grades 6-8 then attended Monsignor Farrell High School before transferring to Curtis High School. He played college football at Syracuse University.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Gregory signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played for them until 2011. He started 31 of 85 games, recording 241 tackles, four interceptions and two sacks.

New England Patriots

On March 15, 2012, Gregory signed with the New England Patriots.[1] On Thanksgiving Night—November 22, 2012—Gregory had a primary role in the Patriots' victory over his home-town team, the New York Jets. In the game, Gregory had an interception, 2 recovered fumbles (one leading to a touchdown, during the now infamous Butt-Fumble play),[2] 5 tackles, and 1 pass deflection. At the end of the game, on the national NBC broadcast, Gregory was awarded the traditional Thanksgiving award, along with teammates Tom Brady and Vince Wilfork.

Gregory was released by the Patriots on February 28, 2014.[3]

Kansas City Chiefs

Gregory was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on July 31, 2014.[4]

Retirement

Gregory announced his retirement from football on August 9, 2014.[5]

On June 4, 2015, the Syracuse athletic department announced Gregory would return to his alma mater as a Special Teams Quality Control coach.[6]

Career Statistics

Year Team Games Combine Tackles Total Tackles Assisted Tackles Sacks Forced Fumbles Fumble Recoveries Interceptions Interception Yards Touchdowns Pass Defended
2006 SD 14 12 8 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2007 SD 16 11 10 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2008 SD 15 36 31 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 4
2009 SD 16 71 58 13 2.0 0 2 1 13 0 0
2010 SD 9 44 34 10 0.0 0 0 2 41 0 2
2011 SD 15 67 56 11 0.0 0 0 1 26 1 3
2012 NE 12 37 31 6 0.0 2 2 3 50 0 5
2013 NE 14 79 50 29 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Total Total 111 357 278 79 3.0 2 4 7 130 1 24

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References

  1. ↑ Patriots, safety Gregory agree Mike Reiss, ESPN Boston
  2. ↑ How New York Jets lost to Patriots in under 60 seconds Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com Retrieved 32 November 2012.
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  4. ↑ Chiefs sign DB Steve Gregory, waive LB Ben Johnson
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