Bruce Gaston

Bruce Verdell Gaston Jr. (born November 29, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. Gaston was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He has been a member of the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions and Ottawa Redblacks.

Professional career Arizona Cardinals After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals. He was waived on August 30, 2014. He was later waived on October 3, 2015, but was signed to their practice squad on October 6, 2015.

Chicago Bears On October 17, 2015, Gaston was signed off the Packers' practice squad by the Chicago Bears to their active roster. He played in seven games for the Bears in 2015, recording 11 total tackles and one sack. He was released by the Bears on May 16, 2016.

Minnesota Vikings Gaston signed with the Minnesota Vikings on May 31, 2016. He was released by the team on June 16, 2016.

San Diego Chargers Gaston signed with the San Diego Chargers on July 31, 2016. On August 29, 2016, the Chargers waived him.

Philadelphia Eagles Gaston signed with the Eagles on August 30, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Eagles.

Carolina Panthers On November 8, 2016, Gaston was signed to the Panthers' practice squad. He was released by the Panthers on November 22, 2016.

Detroit Lions On June 8, 2017, Gaston signed with the Detroit Lions. He was waived/injured on August 21, 2017, and placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 26, 2017.

Ottawa Redblacks On May 23, 2018, the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) announced the signing of Gaston. He was released on June 9, 2018.