Josh Hammond Explained

Josh Hammond
Current Team:Los Angeles Chargers
Position:Offensive assistant
Birth Date:July 24, 1998
Birth Place:Hallandale Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:194
High School:Hallandale
(Hallandale Beach, Florida)
College:Florida
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:H/HammJo00
Pastcoaching:

Josh Hammond (born July 24, 1998) is a former American football wide receiver who is an offensive assistant for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida, and has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL), and the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).

College career

Hammond was a member of the Florida Gators for four seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 87 receptions for 1,138 yards and six touchdowns and 134 yards and two touchdowns rushing in 49 games played.[1]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Hammond signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.[2] He was waived on September 6, 2020, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[3] [4] Hammond remained on the practice squad for the 2020 season and signed a reserve/future contract with the Jaguars on January 4, 2021.[5] He was cut by the Jaguars at the end of training camp on August 31, 2021, and was re-signed back to the team's practice squad.[6] [7] Hammond was elevated to the active roster on December 26, 2021, for the team's Week 16 game against the New York Jets and made his NFL debut in the game.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.[9] He was waived on May 16, 2022.[10]

Philadelphia Eagles

On May 17, Hammond was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.[11] He was waived on July 26, 2022.[12]

New England Patriots

On July 28, 2022, Hammond signed with the New England Patriots.[13] He was released on August 30, 2022.[14]

DC Defenders

On November 17, 2022, Hammond was drafted by the DC Defenders of the XFL.[15] He was released from his contract on August 21, 2023.[16]

Denver Broncos

On August 22, 2023, Hammond signed with the Denver Broncos.[17] He was released on August 29, 2023.[18]

DC Defenders (second stint)

On October 19, 2023, Hammond re-signed with the DC Defenders.[19] He announced his retirement on February 24, 2024.[20]

Personal life

Hammond is the younger brother of former Florida and NFL wide receiver Frankie Hammond.[21] On March 16, 2024, Hammond announced he took a position on the Los Angeles Chargers coaching staff.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NFL Draft Profile: Gators WR Josh Hammond. Lauren. Reynolds. Rivals.com. April 1, 2020. December 26, 2021.
  2. Web site: UF's Josh Hammond among undrafted free agents to reach deal with Jaguars. The Florida Times-Union. April 26, 2020. December 26, 2021.
  3. Web site: Jaguars Make Final Roster Cuts, Set Initial 53-Man Roster. Kassidy. Hill. SI.com. September 6, 2020. December 26, 2021.
  4. Web site: Jaguars Sign 15 Players to Practice Squad. Jaguars.com. September 7, 2020. December 26, 2021.
  5. Web site: Jaguars' Josh Hammond: Stays with Jags. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. January 4, 2021. December 26, 2021.
  6. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars Reduce Roster to 53. Jaguars.com. August 31, 2021. December 26, 2021. September 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902030149/https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-reduce-roster-to-53. dead.
  7. Web site: Official: Jaguars claim Johnson, sign 13 players to practice squad. John. Oehser. Jaguars.com. September 1, 2021. December 26, 2021.
  8. Web site: Jags add a trio from practice squad prior to game vs. Jets, place DE/OLB Jordan Smith on Reserve/COVID-19 list. James. Johnson. Jaguars Wire. USA Today. December 26, 2021. December 26, 2021.
  9. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars sign 8 players to Reserve/Future contracts. Jaguars.com. January 10, 2022.
  10. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars sign four, waive four. Jaguars.com. May 16, 2022.
  11. Web site: Eagles claim WR Josh Hammond from the Jaguars. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. McPherson, Chris. May 17, 2022.
  12. Web site: Eagles sign DT Kobe Smith as Training Camp opens. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. July 26, 2022.
  13. Web site: Patriots reportedly sign former Jaguars, Eagles receiver Josh Hammond following workout. SBNation.com. July 28, 2022.
  14. Web site: Josh Hammond, New England Patriots, WR - News, Stats, Bio . 2022-12-30 . CBSSports.com . en.
  15. Web site: 2022-11-18 . Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed . 2022-12-30 . ESPN.com . en.
  16. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . December 25, 2023.
  17. Web site: Broncos sign WR Josh Hammond, place WR Jalen Virgil on IR. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 22, 2023.
  18. Web site: Lynch . Tim . 2023-08-29 . Broncos have waived WR Josh Hammond . 2023-08-30 . Mile High Report . en.
  19. Web site: 24 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL . 2023-10-20 . www.xfl.com . en.
  20. 1761517574951481491 . J_Hammond10 . I have decided to retire from playing professional football to pursue new endeavors… GG’s . February 24, 2024 . February 24, 2024.
  21. Web site: Meet UF receiver Joshua Hammond. Orlando Sentinel. February 1, 2016. December 26, 2021.
  22. 1769022773358420409 . J_Hammond10 . Update.. Since retiring from playing I have taken the coaching route and have taken an offensive position on staff with the LA Chargers . March 16, 2024 . July 27, 2024.

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