Cincinnati Bengals On August 2, 2011, Jean-Gilles signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, but was released on September 3. Carolina Panthers Jean-Gilles signed with the Carolina Panthers on September 4, 2011, but was released on September 11. Lincoln Haymakers Jean-Gilles signed with the Lincoln Haymakers of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League on August 27, 2013. Portland Thunder Jean-Gilles was assigned to the Portland Thunder on October 9, 2013. On August 7, 2015, the Thunder voided his assignment. Personal life Jean-Gilles' parents immigrated to the United States from Haiti in the early 1980s. He has a son, Marcus. Jean-Gilles underwent lap-band surgery in May 2010 in order to lose weight. It was reported that he weighed about during the offseason. He had hoped to get down to about by the start of the 2010 season. Jean-Gilles is the first active NFL player to undergo lap-band surgery. References External links Official website Philadelphia Eagles bio 1983 births Living people All-American college football players American football offensive guards American sportspeople of Haitian descent Carolina Panthers players Cincinnati Bengals players Georgia Bulldogs football players Haitian players of American football Lincoln Haymakers players Philadelphia Eagles players Portland Thunder players North Miami Senior High School alumni Players of American football from Miami