John Gilmore
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Position: TE
Jersey #: 89
Date of Birth: September 21, 1979
Height / Weight: 6'5" / 257 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 196 in 2002 by NO
First Team: CHI (2002)
Last Team: NO (2011)
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NO | 5 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 | TB | 9 | 13 | 18 | 160 | 1 | 98 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
| 2009 | TB | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | TB | 11 | 16 | 16 | 159 | 1 | 89 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| 2007 | CHI | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | CHI | 4 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 2005 | CHI | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 | CHI | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | CHI | 5 | 10 | 14 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
John Gilmore - NFL Tight End Career Overview
Date of Birth: September 21, 1979Position: Tight End (TE)
Career Timeline:
- Chicago Bears (2002 - 2003)
- Gilmore was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2002.
- He made his NFL debut with the Bears in the 2002 season.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004 - 2008)
- Joined the Buccaneers in 2004, where he became a reliable backup tight end.
- Played an important role in the Buccaneers' offense, contributing both in receiving and blocking.
- Was part of the team during their run to the playoffs in 2005 and 2007.
- New Orleans Saints (2009 - 2011)
- Signed with the Saints in 2009 and was part of the team during their successful Super Bowl XLIV championship season.
- Contributed to the Saints' high-powered offense, particularly in blocking schemes.
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Played a total of 9 seasons in the NFL, showcasing versatility as a tight end.
- Known for his strong blocking ability, contributing to the running game and pass protection.
- Participated in the Saints' Super Bowl-winning season in 2009, earning a championship ring.
Post-NFL Career
- After retiring from professional football, Gilmore has remained involved in the sport through coaching and mentoring young players.
John Gilmore may not be a household name, but his contributions to the teams he played for, especially during their playoff runs and his role in the Saints' Super Bowl victory, have left a lasting impact on those franchises.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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