Thomas Costigan (born August 26, 1997) is a professional

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who is a

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. He most recently played for the

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of the

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(CFL).

College career

Costigan played

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for the Bryant Bulldogs from 2015 to 2018. He played in 44 games, starting 29, where he had 285 total tackles, 46.5 tackles for a loss, 26 sacks, three interceptions, 13 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Costigan signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on August 12, 2019. He was released with final roster cuts.

Edmonton Elks

Costigan signed as a

with the

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on February 7, 2020. However, he did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the

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. Following training camp in

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, he made the active roster for the newly named Edmonton Elks and made his professional debut on August 7, 2021, against the

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. He played in 11 regular season games that year where he recorded 24 defensive tackles and lead the team with six sacks. In

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, Costigan again played in 11 regular season games for the Elks where he had 14 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, and three sacks.

Montreal Alouettes

On August 31, 2022, Costigan was traded to the

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along with Nafees Lyon for Avery Ellis and a third-round pick in the

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. He played in seven games for the Alouettes where he had three defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, one sack, and two forced fumbles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.

Toronto Argonauts

On the first day of free agency, on February 14, 2023, it was announced that Costigan had signed with the

. He played in 13 regular season games where he had 17 defensive tackles, six sacks, and two forced fumbles. He was released on February 14, 2024, after the team re-signed

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Personal life

Costigan was born to parents Patricia Brennan and Thomas Costigan.

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Costigan, Thomas 1997 births Living people American football defensive linemen Bryant Bulldogs football players Canadian football defensive linemen Edmonton Elks players Montreal Alouettes players Sportspeople from Stamford, Connecticut Toronto Argonauts players Players of American football from Fairfield County, Connecticut Players of Canadian football from Connecticut