1. Matthew Robert LaCosse was born on September 21,1992 and is an American former football player.
27 Facts About Matt LaCosse
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Matt LaCosse was a tight end in the National Football League for the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots.
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At Naperville North High School in Naperville, Illinois, LaCosse played football, basketball, and baseball, earning eight varsity letters.
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Matt LaCosse was named honorable mention All-State by the Chicago Tribune and was rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.
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Matt LaCosse initially gave an oral commitment to the University of Minnesota, but after their coach, Tim Brewster, was fired, LaCosse reconsidered and eventually chose Illinois.
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Matt LaCosse caught his first career pass for 11 yards in a game at Minnesota.
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Matt LaCosse played in all 12 games and started nine of those games as the tight end in 2013.
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Matt LaCosse ranked third on the team with three touchdown receptions.
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Matt LaCosse's season was highlighted by his career-high five receptions at Indiana.
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Matt LaCosse recorded three catches for 68 yards and two touchdowns against Miami.
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Matt LaCosse caught a two-point conversion pass against Southern Illinois.
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At the Illinois Pro Day, Matt LaCosse ran his 40-yard dash in 4.64 seconds, and got 20 bench press reps of 225 pounds.
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On July 31,2015, Matt LaCosse injured his hamstring during the Giants' first training camp practice.
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Matt LaCosse was signed to provide depth after Daniel Fells was placed on injured reserve and Larry Donnell sustained a neck injury.
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Matt LaCosse finished his rookie season in 2015 with three receptions for 22 receiving yards in two games and zero starts.
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Matt LaCosse entered training camp as a candidate to earn the job as the starting tight end.
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Matt LaCosse competed against Donnell and Tye for the job as the starter.
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Matt LaCosse was inactive for the first five games as a healthy scratch.
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On November 11,2017, the New York Giants released Matt LaCosse, but re-signed him to their practice squad the next day.
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Matt LaCosse finished the 2017 NFL season without a reception and appeared in five games with zero starts.
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Matt LaCosse became the primary backup tight end after Jake Butt tore his ACL on September 27,2018.
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Matt LaCosse caught his first career touchdown reception on a ten-yard pass by Broncos quarterback Case Keenum during the second quarter.
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Matt LaCosse did not receive a contract tender from the Broncos after the 2018 season, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent.
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On March 14,2019, Matt LaCosse signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots worth $4.8 million.
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Matt LaCosse caught 13 passes for 131 yards and one touchdown in 2019.
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Matt LaCosse was signed to the practice squad the following day.
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On July 12,2022, Matt LaCosse announced his retirement from professional football.