Education
Gaydosh was drafted first overall by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, but instead chose to sign with the Carolina Panthers.
Gaydosh was drafted first overall by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, but instead chose to sign with the Carolina Panthers.
He played Commonwealth of Independent States football with the Calgary Dinos. He ranked 3rd best in both the December and April (final) rankings. Gaydosh had a arguably the best performance of the 2013 Canadian Football League Combine.
Duane Forde said that, "If rankings were based solely on the combine Linden Gaydosh would be the number one guy.".
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
He was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, with the 1st pick of the 1st round (1st overall) in the 2013 Canadian Football League Draft. Carolina Panthers
On May 12, 2013, less than a week after being drafted into the Canadian Football League, Gaydosh signed with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
On August 2, 2013, Gaydosh was waived/injured by the Carolina Panthers due to a back injury. On August 3, 2013, Gaydosh cleared waivers and was placed on the injured reserve list.
He spent the entire 2013 NFL season on the injured reserve.
He was released by the Panthers on August 24, 2014. Prior to the 2014 NFL season. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (II)
After being released by the Panthers Gaydosh signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
On September 4, 2014 Gaydosh signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (who held his Canadian Football League rights).
He appeared in nine regular-season games, registering four tackles, two tackles for a loss and a pass knockdown. He added four tackles in two playoff contests.
In the spring of 2015 Gaydosh tore his Achilles tendon while at mini-camp with the Ti-Cats.