Name Joe Vellano Date joined 2013 Roster status: Practice squad Position Defensive lineman | Undrafted: 2013 Height 1.88 m Weight: 300 lb (136 kg) Role American football player | |
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Date of birth: (1988-10-30) October 30, 1988 (age 27) High school: Albany (NY) Christian Brothers College Maryland Terrapins football Number 72 (New England Patriots / Defensive lineman) Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Rexford, New York | ||
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Joe Vellano (born October 30, 1988) is an American football defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Maryland, and signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts.
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- Joe vellano maryland highlights new england patriots
- Patriots cut cba graduate joe vellano
- New England Patriots
- Indianapolis Colts
- Second stint with Patriots
- Atlanta Falcons
- Personal life
- References
Patriots cut cba graduate joe vellano
New England Patriots
On April 30, 2013, Vellano signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent. In Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, he received his first career start in place of Vince Wilfork, who was placed on injured reserve.
Vellano became a Super Bowl champion on February 1, 2015, helping the Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX over the Seattle Seahawks, 28-24.
On August 31, 2015, the Patriots released Vellano. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 26, and released again on September 30.
Indianapolis Colts
On December 22, 2015, Vellano signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.
Second stint with Patriots
On January 26, 2016, the New England Patriots signed Vellano to a futures contract. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.
Atlanta Falcons
On September 6, 2016, Vellano was signed to the Falcons' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on January 17, 2017. The Falcons ultimately made Super Bowl LI, but lost to Vellano's former team, the New England Patriots.
On September 2, 2017, Vellano was waived by the Falcons and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 21, 2017.
Personal life
Vellano was born and raised in Rexford, New York. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 2007.