Colby Gossett
Colby Gossett is an American professional football guard. He played college football at Appalachian State [Mountaineers football|Appalachian State]. Gossett was named to the first-team All-Sun Belt Conference as a junior and senior.
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
Gossett was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft. On May 3, 2018, he signed his rookie contract. He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.Arizona Cardinals
On October 30, 2018, Gossett was signed by the Arizona Cardinals off the Vikings' practice squad. On August 31, 2019, the Cardinals released Gossett.New England Patriots
On September 2, 2019, Gossett was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad. He was released on September 11.Cleveland Browns (first stint)
Gossett was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on September 12, 2019. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2019.On August 5, 2020, Gossett announced he would opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gossett was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021.
Atlanta Falcons
On September 1, 2021, Gossett was claimed off of waivers by his hometown team the Atlanta Falcons, which also reunited him with Dwayne Ledford, the Falcons offensive line coach and Gossett's coach at Appalachian State.On March 17, 2022, Gossett signed a deal to return to the Falcons.