Jamie Gillan Reportedly Beats Out Britton Colquitt for Browns Punter Job
By Ryan Giglio
It seems like everything regarding the Cleveland Browns is newsworthy these days.
Even their decision to change punters is intriguing.
The Browns have reportedly decided to cut 2018 Pro Bowl alternate and 10-year veteran Britton Colquitt this weekend.
The #Browns have informed “The Scottish Hammer” Jamie Gillan he won the punting job, per source. That means Britton Colquitt, a Pro Bowl alternate last year, is now available. Remarkable rise for Gillan, the rookie from Arkansas-Pine Bluff. ?
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2019
Rookie Jaime Gillan, also known as "The Scottish Hammer," will be Cleveland's new punter. Gillan came out of nowhere to have a strong camp this summer and surprised many by stealing the job from Colquitt.
During the preseason, the Scottish born Gillan punted 17 times for 793 yards and a 41.4 net average. Six of his punts landed inside the 20.
Jamie Gillan, The Scottish Hammer, beat out 10-year pro Britton Colquitt for the #Browns punting job; He's expected to pair with fellow rookie Austin Seibert, who will beat out Greg Joseph for the kicking job https://t.co/JSKKl6vn78
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 31, 2019
Many people thought that Gillan was originally in camp just as an extra leg, but he quickly impressed. Coaches noticed his impressive hang time and leg strength.
Gillan only became a serious contender to take the reliable Colquitt's job because of his performance in the Browns' preseason game against Tampa Bay. Three of his six punts that day landed inside the 20 and he had a long of 54.