Tashaun Gipson played college football at Wyoming, and signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2012.
43 Facts About Tashaun Gipson
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Tashaun Gipson has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Chicago Bears.
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Tashaun Gipson had an outstanding career and especially an outstanding senior year on the gridiron.
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Tashaun Gipson was named the Most Valuable Player of the 4A District 14 Dallas City League and earned First Team All-District honors both as a cornerback and as a returner.
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On defense, Tashaun Gipson made 35 tackles, broke up nine passes and recovered two fumbles.
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Tashaun Gipson was recruited by Baylor, Louisville, Fresno State and Idaho.
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Tashaun Gipson decided to go to the University of Wyoming not only for the chance at early playing time, but in order to play with his brother, Marcell Tashaun Gipson.
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Tashaun Gipson had 3 interceptions as a junior in 2010, and 3 interceptions as a sophomore in 2009.
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Tashaun Gipson started every game of his collegiate career at Wyoming.
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Tashaun Gipson earned increased playing time after Eric Hagg had an underwhelming performance in the first two games.
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Tashaun Gipson's injury sidelined him for the next five games.
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Tashaun Gipson finished his rookie season with 33 combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception in ten games and three starts.
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Tashaun Gipson entered training camp in 2013 slated as the starting free safety after Usama Young departed during free agency and Eric Hagg was released.
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Tashaun Gipson saw minor competition for the role from Johnson Bademosi.
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New head coach Rob Chudzinski named Gipson the starting free safety to start the regular season, alongside strong safety T J Ward.
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Tashaun Gipson's touchdown came in the second quarter and marked his first career touchdown.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2013 season with 95 combined tackles, 11 passes defensed, five interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 15 starts.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the season as the 68th ranked safety in Pro Football Focus' overall grades for the 2013 season.
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Tashaun Gipson entered training camp as the Browns' de facto starting free safety.
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On December 20,2014, the Cleveland Browns placed Tashaun Gipson on injured reserve for the last two games after he missed the last three games after sustaining damage to his MCL and PCL.
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Tashaun Gipson led the league in interceptions at the time of his injury, but would ultimately finish second.
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On December 23,2014, it was announced that Tashaun Gipson was voted to play in the 2015 Pro Bowl, alongside teammates Joe Haden and Joe Thomas.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2014 season with 52 combined tackles, eight pass deflections, a touchdown, and a career-high six interceptions in 11 games and 11 starts.
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On January 20,2015, it was reported that Tashaun Gipson would have to miss the Pro Bowl due to his knee injury.
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Tashaun Gipson was ranked 67th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015, as voted on by NFL players.
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On March 9,2015, the Cleveland Browns placed a second round tender on Tashaun Gipson and agreed to a one-year, $2.56 million contract.
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Tashaun Gipson missed three consecutive games after suffering an ankle injury.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2015 season with 60 combined tackles, two pass deflections, and two interceptions in 13 games and 13 starts.
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Tashaun Gipson became an unrestricted free agent after the 2015 season and did not receive an offer to remain with the Cleveland Browns.
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Head coach Gus Bradley named Tashaun Gipson the starting free safety, alongside starting strong safety Johnathan Cyprien.
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Tashaun Gipson finished his first season with the Jaguars with 41 combined tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.
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Head coach Doug Marrone named Tashaun Gipson the starting free safety to begin the regular season, opposite starting strong safety Barry Church.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2017 season with 64 combined tackles, seven pass deflections, and four interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.
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On March 8,2019, Tashaun Gipson was released by the Jaguars due to salary cap issues.
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On March 12,2019, Tashaun Gipson signed a three-year, $22.55 million contract with the Houston Texans.
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Tashaun Gipson made his debut with the Texans in week 1 against the New Orleans Saints.
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Tashaun Gipson was placed on injured reserve on December 31,2019.
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On May 1,2020, Tashaun Gipson signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears.
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Tashaun Gipson made his Bears debut in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.
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Tashaun Gipson was released on August 30,2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Tashaun Gipson was promoted to the active roster on September 13,2022.
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Tashaun Gipson started all 17 games, recording 61 tackles, eight passes defensed, and a team-high five interceptions.
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On March 12,2023, Tashaun Gipson signed a one-year contract extension with the 49ers.