History of Marc Colombo in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 24, 2024

"Marc Edward Colombo is a former American football offensive tackle who played 11 seasons in the NFL. He played for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins, after playing college football at Boston College. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, serving as an offensive line coach for the Cowboys and Giants."

October 8, 1978: Birth

Marc Edward Colombo was born on October 8, 1978.

1980: Cowboys' Best Third Down Efficiency Since 1980

The Cowboys' offense had the franchise's highest third-down efficiency rating since 1980 in 2006.

1983: Cowboys' Second-Highest Scoring Season

The Cowboys' 455 points scored in 2007 is the second-most in franchise history, only behind the team from 1983.

1993: High School Football Success

Colombo's high school football team won the first of two conference titles during his time on the team in 1993.

1995: Cowboys' Most Yards Per Game Since 1995

The Cowboys averaged the most yards per game in 2006 than they had since their 1995 Super Bowl-winning season.

1996: High School Football Success

Colombo's high school football team won its second conference title in 1996 and advanced to the Division 1 Super Bowl that same year.

1997: Redshirted Freshman Year

Colombo redshirted his freshman year at Boston College in 1997.

1998: First College Games

Colombo played in six games as a redshirt freshman in 1998, his first time playing college football.

1998: First NFC East Title Since 1998

The Dallas Cowboys won their first NFC East title since 1998 in 2007.

September 12, 1999: 100-Yard Rusher, Receiver, and Passer

The Cowboys had a 100-yard rusher, receiver, and passer for the first time since September 12, 1999, during a game against the Chicago Bears on September 23, 2007.

1999: Insight.com Bowl

Colombo played in seven games, including Boston College's loss in the Insight.com Bowl, in 1999.

2000: First Year as a Starter

In 2000, Colombo started all 11 games at right tackle, his first year as a starter, and helped his team rank third in the Big East in total offense and rushing offense.

2001: Earns All-Big East Honors

Colombo earned All-Big East honors in 2001 while playing both tackle positions.

2002: Rookie Season Injury

Colombo dislocated his patella and suffered femoral nerve damage during a game against the St. Louis Rams on November 18, 2002, his rookie season, and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.

2002: Drafted by the Chicago Bears

Colombo was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the 29th overall pick in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft.

2002: First Band

Marc Colombo joined his first band, "Blackmuff", in 2002, marking the start of his journey in playing with various metal bands.

2003: Missed Entire Season

Colombo missed the entirety of the 2003 NFL season due to his injury from the previous year.

November 8, 2004: Activated from Reserve/PUP

After missing most of the season, Colombo was activated from the Reserve/PUP list to the active roster on November 8, 2004.

September 13, 2005: Waived by Bears

Colombo was waived by the Chicago Bears on September 13, 2005, one week after playing in the season opener.

November 1, 2005: Signed by the Dallas Cowboys

After being out of football for a portion of the season, Colombo was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on November 1, 2005.

2005: Released by the Bears

The Chicago Bears released Colombo early in the 2005 season after three seasons riddled with injuries.

2006: Named Starting Right Tackle

Colombo was named the starting right tackle for the Dallas Cowboys in 2006 and started every game that season, one of the Cowboys' most productive offensive seasons in franchise history.

March 9, 2007: Re-signed with the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed Colombo to a two-year contract worth $7 million on March 9, 2007.

2007: Metallica Concerts

By 2007, Marc Colombo had attended 16 Metallica concerts, showcasing his longtime love for the band.

2007: Starts Every Game at Right Tackle

In 2007, Colombo started every game at right tackle for the second consecutive year and was a key part of one of the most successful offensive seasons in club history.

January 2008: Birth of Daughter

Marc Colombo and his wife, Jessica, welcomed their daughter, Olivia, in January 2008.

December 25, 2008: Contract Extension

Colombo signed a contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys worth $22 million on December 25, 2008.

2008: Poker for Pets

Marc Colombo participated in the 2008 Poker for Pets event, which supported the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas.

June 23, 2009: Record Deal

On June 23, 2009, Marc Colombo's band, "Free Reign", signed a recording contract with Riot Entertainment, an Australian company. John Gomez of Silver Tongue Management helped secure the deal.

November 15, 2009: Broken Leg

Colombo broke his left fibula in a game against the Green Bay Packers on November 15, 2009.

January 3, 2010: Returns for Playoffs

Colombo returned to the Cowboys' lineup for their playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 3, 2010, after recovering from a broken leg.