Jimmy Ciarlo

Jimmy Ciarlo (born February 28, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Army Black Knights and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Early life Ciarlo was born on February 28, 2001, in Ringwood, New Jersey. He attended Saint Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, where he played football as a wide receiver and cornerback. On defense, he totaled over 50 pass breakups and seven interceptions at Saint Joseph. Ciarlo received little attention as a college recruit and signed to play college football for the Army Black Knights, as several of his family members served in the military.

College career Ciarlo attended Army from 2020 to 2023 and majored in systems and decision sciences.

New York Jets After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Ciarlo signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. However, he suffered a torn ACL four plays into his preseason debut with the Jets. He was waived/injured on August 11, 2024, then spent the entire 2024 season on injured reserve. He was released by the Jets on May 8, 2025.

Buffalo Bills After being released by the Jets, Ciarlo had tryouts with the New England Patriots and New York Giants, but was not signed. Four days later, he appeared in the team's preseason game against the New York Giants and posted four tackles. Ciarlo was signed to the active roster on October 4, then made his NFL debut the next day against the New England Patriots. He was released on October 14 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. Ciarlo was released on November 4.

Miami Dolphins On November 25, 2025, Ciarlo signed with the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.

Buffalo Bills (second stint) On January 19, 2026, Ciarlo signed a reserve/futures contract with the Buffalo Bills.