- Justin Gilbert, the former eighth overall pick of the 2014 NFL draft, has been suspended for one year after a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy. The cornerback is currently a free agent after being released by the Steelers in February. He was originally given a four-game suspension in May, but has now been handed a further suspension after a second failed drug test.
- In his career, Gilbert has only managed to play 30.1 percent of his teams’ total snaps. He played just 12 total snaps in 2016. His best year as a pro came in his rookie year, when he allowed 1.50 yards per coverage snap, ranking 84th of 116 corners with at least 165 snaps.
- In 2015, he allowed 1.57 yards per cover snap, ranking 145th of 183 corners with at least 20 snaps. In three seasons in the league, he has earned coverage grades of 70.2, 53.1, and 54.7.
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