1. Tashaun Gipson played college football at Wyoming and signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2012.
39 Facts About Tashaun Gipson
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Tashaun Gipson had an outstanding career and especially an outstanding senior year on the gridiron as he 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 chose to attend the University of Wyoming not only for the chance at early playing time, but in order to play with his brother Marcell.
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Tashaun Gipson had three interceptions as sophomore in 2009 and three as a junior in 2010.
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Tashaun Gipson started every game of his collegiate career at Wyoming.
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Tashaun Gipson was named the third free safety on the Browns' depth chart to start the regular season, behind veterans Eric Hagg and Ray Ventrone.
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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 tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception in 10 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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Tashaun Gipson finished his second professional season with 95 tackles, 12 pass deflections, five interceptions, and a pick-six.
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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 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 tackles, eight pass deflections, a touchdown, a forced fumble, a pick-six, and a career-high six interceptions in 11 games and starts.
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Tashaun Gipson was ranked 67th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015 by his peers.
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On March 9,2015, the 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 tackles, two pass deflections, and two interceptions in 13 games and starts.
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Tashaun Gipson was named the starting free safety alongside strong safety Johnathan Cyprien.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2016 season with the Jaguars with 41 tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and starts.
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Tashaun Gipson was named 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, four interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 16 games and starts.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2018 season with 54 combined tackles, seven pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 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 Texans.
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On December 31,2019, Tashaun Gipson was placed on injured reserve with a back injury, which caused him to miss both playoff games.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2019 season with 51 combined tackles, eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and a pick-six in 14 games and starts.
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On May 1,2020, Tashaun Gipson signed a one-year deal with the Bears.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2020 season with 66 tackles, seven pass deflections, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 16 games and starts.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2021 season with 47 combined tackles, three pass deflections, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a sack in 12 games and starts.
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Tashaun Gipson finished the 2022 season with 61 tackles, eight pass deflections, 0.5 sacks, and a team-high five interceptions in 17 games and starts.
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On March 12,2023, Tashaun Gipson signed a one-year contract extension with the 49ers.
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On July 2,2024, while still a free agent, Tashaun Gipson received a six game suspension for violating the league's performance enhancement substance policy.
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On November 5,2024, Tashaun Gipson was signed to the 49ers practice squad.