Gibril Wilson - #27 - S
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 206 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/12/1981 |
| Birthplace | San Jose, CA |
| College | Tennessee |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2004, 5th round, 4th pick by Giants |
Bengals re-sign RB Leonard, S Wilson
The Bengals announced they have re-signed RB Brian Leonard and S Gibril Wilson on Saturday.
Bengals cut WR Bryant
The Bengals cut WR Antonio Bryant following one of the worst free-agent signings in team history, owing him $7.85 million for not playing a single game.
Agent: Bengals S Wilson (knee) out for season
Bengals S Gibril Wilson will miss the 2010 season after tearing both his ACL and MCL in Friday night's preseason contest against the Eagles, according to his agent.
Bengals announce Jones, Wilson signings
The Bengals announced the signing of CB Adam "Pacman" Jones and S Gibril Wilson on Monday. Both players agreed to terms with the club last week.
Agent: S Wilson agrees with Bengals
Free-agent S Gibril Wilson has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Bengals, agent Alvin Keels announced via Twitter on Thursday.
Dolphins assessing options at free safety after striking out on Clark
It looked like the Dolphins may have had a replacement for Gibril Wilson, who was released as free agency began, at free safety when Ryan Clark came in for a visit, but Clark opted to re-sign with the Steelers.
Dolphins to release Wilson
The Dolphins will release S Gibril Wilson Friday, Wilson's agent, Alvin Keels, announced on Twitter.
Dolphins not done with S Wilson
During a press conference at the Combine, Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland responded to reports that he likely would be cutting S Gibril Wilson after a disappointing 2009 season.
PLAYER NEWS
Wilson suffered a torn left ACL and MCL in the Bengals' 22-9 win over Philadelphia on Aug. 20 and was placed on injured reserve.|||||||
Wilson started 14 of 16 games last season with Miami, finishing with 71 tackles, seven pass break-ups and a sack. This is a blow to Cincinnati's already shaky secondary.
Wilson has signed a multiyear contract with the Miami Dolphins, who are on the verge of losing three defensive backs to free agency.|||||||
Wilson, a five-year NFL veteran, signed Thursday after being released last week by the Oakland Raiders. He spent four seasons with the New York Giants and started at free safety for their 2007 Super Bowl championship team. The signing signals the likely departure of Yeremiah Bell or Renaldo Hill, the Dolphins' starting safeties. Barring last-minute deals, Bell and Hill were to become unrestricted free agents Friday, as was cornerback Andre Goodman.
The Raiders signed Wilson to a six-year, $39 million contract on Friday.|||||||
Wilson's 284 solo tackles since entering the NFL in 2004 are the most of any safety during that span. The San Jose native had 70 tackles and a career-high four interceptions in 13 games for the New York Giants last season. He is expected to replace Stuart Schweigert and Hiram Eugene at free safety for Oakland in 2008.
Wilson was active for New York's game against Buffalo on Sunday.|||||||
Wilson, New York's leader in interceptions with four, missed the previous three games because of a knee injury.
Wilson, who missed the last two weeks with a strained knee, was listed as doubtful for Sunday night.|||||||
He did some running Friday and said his knee felt better. "We will wait on Wilson,'' coach Tom Coughlin said Friday. "He did some running on the side and looked pretty good."
