Thomas Costigan (born August 26, 1997) is a professional gridiron football defensive lineman who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
.jpg) Costigan with the Argonauts in 2023 | |
| Born: | August 26, 1997 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| College | Bryant |
| High school | Trinity Catholic High (Connecticut) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2020–2022 | Edmonton Elks |
| 2022 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2023 | Toronto Argonauts |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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College career edit
Costigan played college football for the Bryant Bulldogs from 2015 to 2018.[1] He played in 44 games, starting 29, where he had 285 total tackles, 46.5 tackles for a loss, 26 sacks, three interceptions, 13 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick.[1][2]
Professional career edit
Los Angeles Chargers edit
Costigan signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He was released with final roster cuts.
Edmonton Elks edit
Costigan signed as a free agent with the Edmonton Eskimos on February 7, 2020.[3] However, he did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.[2] Following training camp in 2021, he made the active roster for the newly named Edmonton Elks and made his professional debut on August 7, 2021, against the Ottawa Redblacks.[4] He played in 11 regular season games that year where he recorded 24 defensive tackles and six sacks.[2] In 2022, Costigan again played in 11 regular season games for the Elks where he had 14 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, and three sacks.[2]
Montreal Alouettes edit
On August 31, 2022, Costigan was traded to the Montreal Alouettes along with Nafees Lyon for Avery Ellis and a third-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft.[5] He played in seven games for the Alouettes where he had three defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, one sack, and two forced fumbles.[2] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[6]
Toronto Argonauts edit
On the first day of free agency, on February 14, 2023, it was announced that Costigan had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[7] He played in 13 regular season games where he had 17 defensive tackles, six sacks, and two forced fumbles. He was released on February 14, 2024, after the team re-signed Shawn Oakman.[8]
Personal life edit
Costigan was born to parents Patricia Brennan and Thomas Costigan.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Thomas Costigan". Bryant Bulldogs. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Thomas Costigan". Calgary Stampeders. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions 2020". Edmonton Elks. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Elks acquire Ellis, draft pick from Als in exchange for Costigan, Lyon". CFL.ca. Canadian Football League. August 31, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Boatmen Bring DL Thomas Costigan & FB Mario Villamizar aboard". Toronto Argonauts. February 14, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Staying in the Six: Oakman re-signs with Argos". Canadian Football League. February 14, 2024.