Josh Andrews (American football) explained

Josh Andrews
Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:21 June 1991
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:298
High School:Colony (Ontario, California)
College:Oregon State (2009–2013)
Undraftedyear:2014
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:48
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:9
Pfr:A/AndrJo01

Josh Andrews (born June 21, 1991) is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Oregon State. He has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Jets.

College career

Andrews played for the Oregon State Beavers, where he had 32 career starts at left guard. He played high school football at Colony High School in Ontario, California.[1]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Andrews was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 as an undrafted free agent.[2] He was cut by the Eagles on August 30, 2014, and then signed to the practice squad on August 31, 2014.

On September 2, 2017, Andrews was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3] [4] Andrews remained on the Philadelphia practice squad through the 2017 season, which ended with the Eagles defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

Minnesota Vikings

On February 12, 2018, Andrews signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[5] He was waived/injured on September 1, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.[6] He was released on September 7, 2018.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On September 25, 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Andrews to their practice squad.[7]

Indianapolis Colts

On November 20, 2018, Andrews was signed by the Indianapolis Colts off the Eagles practice squad.[8]

New York Jets

On April 2, 2020, Andrews signed with the New York Jets.[9] He was released during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[10] but was re-signed two days later.[11] On December 30, 2020, Andrews was placed on injured reserve.[12] He started four games in 2020, his first starts of his career, including his last three at right guard.

Atlanta Falcons

On April 1, 2021, Andrews signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[13] He suffered a broken hand in practice and was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2021.[14] He was activated on October 18.

New Orleans Saints

On May 18, 2022, Andrews signed with the New Orleans Saints.[15] He was released on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[16] [17] He was promoted to the active roster on November 12.[18] He was waived on December 12 and re-signed to the practice squad.

Philadelphia Eagles (third stint)

On August 6, 2023, Andrews signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[19] He was released on August 27, 2023 as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[20]

Personal life

Andrews is the son of Nate and Tanya Smith, he has two brothers, Darrell and Devin. He graduated from Oregon State University in December 2013 with a degree in sociology.[21]

In 2020, Andrews stated in an interview that he has Narcolepsy, a neurological sleep disorder.[22] For the NFL’s 2020-2021 My Cause My Cleats initiative, Andrews chose Project Sleep as his organization to support.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrews, Josh . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150713002034/http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/151658/andrews-josh.pdf . July 13, 2015 . July 12, 2015 . Philadelphia Eagles Football.
  2. Web site: Josh Andrews Transactions . FoxSports.com.
  3. Web site: September 2, 2017 . Eagles Announce 17 Roster Moves To Get Down To 53 Players . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170905051907/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Announce-17-Roster-Moves-To-Get-Down-To-53-Players/e9f17d13-6a84-4b71-a56e-3806e03a2aa0 . September 5, 2017 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  4. Web site: September 3, 2017 . Eagles Announce 10-Man Practice Squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180407180643/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Announce-10-Man-Practice-Squad/0eb65325-3ac4-4ea0-a490-32cb08873504 . April 7, 2018 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  5. Web site: February 12, 2018 . Vikings Sign Former Eagles G Josh Andrews . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180419220829/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Former-Eagles-G-Josh-Andrews/33788d1d-767f-4bc0-b207-7cedfdd0f6ad . April 19, 2018 . Vikings.com.
  6. Web site: September 1, 2018 . Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster . Vikings.com.
  7. Web site: September 25, 2018 . Eagles sign Josh Andrews to practice squad . 247sports.com.
  8. Web site: November 20, 2018 . Roster Moves: Colts Sign C Josh Andrews; Place CB D.J. Killings On IR . Colts.com.
  9. Web site: Greenberg, Ethan . April 2, 2020 . Jets Sign OL Josh Andrews . NewYorkJets.com.
  10. News: Lange, Randy . September 5, 2020 . Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit . NewYorkJets.com . September 14, 2020.
  11. News: Greenberg, Ethan . September 7, 2020 . Jets Sign 4 Players, Place 5 on Injured Reserve . NewYorkJets.com . September 14, 2020.
  12. News: Greenberg, Ethan . December 30, 2020 . Jets Place RB Frank Gore, OL Josh Andrews on Injured Reserve . NewYorkJets.com . February 11, 2021.
  13. News: Moran, Gaby . April 1, 2021 . Falcons Re-Sign DE Steven Means, Sign OL Josh Andrews and DT Jonathan Bullard . AtlantaFalcons.com . April 1, 2021.
  14. Web site: Report: Josh Andrews suffers broken hand, to be placed on injured reserve. AtlantaFalcons.com. September 1, 2021.
  15. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. May 18, 2022.
  16. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2022.
  17. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2022.
  18. Web site: New Orleans Saints place center Erik McCoy on Injured Reserve. NewOrleansSaints.com. November 12, 2022.
  19. Web site: Eagles sign Josh Andrews. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 6, 2023.
  20. Web site: McPherson. Chris. August 27, 2023. Eagles announce first wave of roster moves. August 27, 2023. PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  21. Web site: 2014 . Josh Andrews 69 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924075830/http://www.osubeavers.com/pdf9/2759605.pdf?SPSID=750123&SPID=127145 . September 24, 2015 . July 12, 2015 . 2014 Oregon State Football Media Guide . Oregon State University.
  22. Web site: The 40-Yard Stroll with OL Josh Andrews . August 16, 2021 . www.newyorkjets.com . en-US.
  23. Web site: December 7, 2020 . NFL's Josh Andrews Raises Awareness with My Cause My Cleats . August 16, 2021 . Project Sleep . en-US.

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