- For others of the same name, see Steve Gregory.
| This article relies largely or entirely upon a single source. (August 2012) |
| File:Steve-Gregory-Aug-2-08-Practice.jpg Gregory at the Chargers' practice in August 2008. | |
| No. 28 New England Patriots | |
| Free Safety | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: January 8, 1983 | |
| Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Syracuse | |
| Undrafted in 2006 | |
| Debuted in 2006 for the San Diego Chargers | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2012 | |
| Tackles | 277 |
| Interceptions | 7 |
| Pass deflections | 22 |
| Total touchdowns | 1 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Stephen C. Gregory (born January 8, 1983) is an American football defensive back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Syracuse.
Early years[]
Gregory lived in Staten Island, New York most of his youth. He was a Jets fan growing up. He attended St. Margaret Mary Parochial Elementary school grades 6-8 then attended Monsignor Farrell High School before transferring to Curtis High School.
Professional career[]
San Diego Chargers[]
Gregory signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played for them until 2011. He started 31 of 85 games, recording 241 tackles, four interceptions and two sacks.
New England Patriots[]
On March 15, 2012, Gregory signed with the New England Patriots.[1] On Thanksgiving Night—November 22, 2012—Gregory had a primary role in the Patriots' victory over his home-town team, the New York Jets. In the game, Gregory had an interception, 2 recovered fumbles (one leading to a touchdown),[2] 5 tackles, and 1 pass deflection. At the end of the game, on the national NBC broadcast, Gregory was awarded the traditional Thanksgiving award, along with teammates Tom Brady and Vince Wilfork.
References[]
- ↑ Patriots, safety Gregory agree Mike Reiss, ESPN Boston
- ↑ How New York Jets lost to Patriots in under 60 seconds Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com Retrieved 32 November 2012.