When Garrett Gilbert arrived in Austin, there was a lot expected of him. He was supposed to be the heir to Colt McCoy following the 2009 college football season. A highly touted passer out of Austin at Lake Travis. Gilbert was a five-star recruit and the No. 2 ranked pro style quarterback in the country. It never really became what many expected.
Gilbert showed promise after a rocky start relieving McCoy in the BCS National Championship game. However, the following season didn’t go into his favor. Gilbert eventually would transfer to SMU before heading to the NFL. Since the 2014 NFL Draft where he was drafted in the sixth round by the then St Louis Rams, Gilbert has bounced around.
He made stops in St Louis, New England, Detroit, Oakland and Carolina. His latest gig came in Cleveland. On the cut down to the 53-man roster, the Browns waived Gilbert in hopes he could join their practice squad.
#Browns have waived 3rd QB Garrett Gilbert, meaning they're keeping 2 on the 53, source says. Gilbert will end up on the practice squad if he clears waivers.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 5, 2020
The former USA TODAY High School All-American has thrown just six passes in his NFL career. Before the AAF folded, Gilbert was the passing leader and passing rating leader for the Orlando Apollos. Gilbert will likely be placed on the Browns practice squad, just in case his services will be needed in Cleveland.
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