American football player (born 1999)
American football player
Josh Blackwell Position: Cornerback Born: (1999-04-05 ) April 5, 1999 (age 25) Buford, Georgia , U.S.Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight: 180 lb (82 kg) High school: Buford (Buford, Georgia)College: Duke (2017–2021)Undrafted: 2022
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Josh Blackwell (born April 5, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Duke .
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft , Blackwell was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent .[ 2] He was waived on August 30 as part of the final roster cuts.[ 3]
Chicago Bears
Blackwell (far left) awaiting a punt in 2024
On August 31, 2022, Blackwell was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears .[ 4] On January 4, 2023, he was placed on injured reserve .[ 5]
Blackwell entered the 2023 season as a backup cornerback. He suffered a hamstring injury in Week 3 and was placed on injured reserve on September 29, 2023.[ 6] He was activated on November 9.[ 7]
During Week 18 against the Packers, Blackwell scored his first NFL touchdown on a 94-yard punt return, giving the Bears an early 7-0 lead. The Bears went on to win 24-22, and Blackwell was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance.[ 8]
References
^ "2022 Draft Scout Josh Blackwell, Duke NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile" . draftscout.com . Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Rowe, Adam (May 7, 2022). "Josh Blackwell officially signs with Philadelphia Eagles" . 247Sports . Retrieved March 19, 2023 .
^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster" . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . Philadelphia Eagles . Retrieved March 19, 2023 .
^ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears claim six players off waivers" . ChicagoBears.com . Retrieved March 19, 2023 .
^ Mayer, Larry (January 4, 2023). "Bears put three on IR, sign three from practice squad | Roster Moves" . ChicagoBears.com . Retrieved January 5, 2023 .
^ Wiltfong Jr., Lester A. (September 29, 2023). "Bears place Josh Blackwell on injured reserve" . Windy City Gridiron . SB Nation. Retrieved July 28, 2024 .
^ Mayer, Larry (November 9, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears add St. Brown, three others to active roster" . ChicagoBears.com . Retrieved July 28, 2024 .
^ Gordon, Grant (January 8, 2025). "Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Broncos QB Bo Nix highlight Players of the Week" . NFL.com .
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