Josh LeRibeus explained

Josh LeRibeus
Number:67, 61
Position:Center
Birth Date:July 2, 1989
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:310
High School:Berkner (Richardson, Texas)
College:SMU (2007–2011)
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:3
Draftpick:71
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:50
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:15
Pfr:L/LeRiJo00

Joshua James LeRibeus (born July 2, 1989) is a former American football center. He played college football for Southern Methodist University and was selected by the Washington Redskins in third round of the 2012 NFL draft. LeRibeus was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

LeRibeus was selected 71st overall in the 2012 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.[1] [2] While at SMU, he was a teammate of future Redskins teammates Richard Crawford, who the Redskins would later draft in the seventh round, and Aldrick Robinson, who was the Redskins' sixth round pick in 2011.[3] After the Redskins' rookie mini-camp, head coach Mike Shanahan announced that LeRibeus will primarily be playing guard and will be a backup center, providing competition for Erik Cook.[4] On July 18, 2012, he officially signed with the Redskins to a four-year contract.[5] During training camp, he split snaps at the left guard position with Maurice Hurt after Kory Lichtensteiger had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.[6] He made his NFL debut against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. Despite playing only five games, Redskins coaching staff believed LeRibeus had a chance to compete for a starting position in the next season.

During the 2013 offseason training camp, LeRibeus came 30 pounds overweight and out of shape.[7] He was listed as inactive for the entire 2013 season.[8]

On March 16, 2016, LeRibeus re-signed with the Redskins.[9] He was released on September 3, 2016.[10]

Philadelphia Eagles

On January 11, 2017, LeRibeus signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles.[11] On May 4, 2017, he was released by the Eagles.[12]

New Orleans Saints

On May 15, 2017, LeRibeus signed with the New Orleans Saints.[13]

On May 18, 2018, LeRibeus re-signed with the Saints.[14] He played in six games, starting three at left guard in place of the injured Andrus Peat, before suffering an ankle injury in Week 7. He was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2018.[15]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On June 28, 2019, LeRibeus signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[16] He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Fitzgerald . Gary . April 27, 2012 . Redskins Draft LeRibeus In Third Round . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924112036/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Draft-LeRibeus-In-Third-Round/12521841-cc04-4de4-941a-bbb08804b032 . September 24, 2015 . April 28, 2012 . Redskins.com.
  3. News: April 28, 2012 . Redskins draft SMU CB Richard Crawford, 2nd Mustang Washington picks in this year's NFL draft . WashingtonPost.com . dead . April 28, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181216211121/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-draft-smu-cb-richard-crawford-2nd-mustang-washington-picks-in-this-years-nfl-draft/2012/04/28/gIQAHaz8nT_story.html . December 16, 2018.
  4. News: Jones . Mike . May 8, 2012 . Redskins look to capitalize on Josh LeRibeus's versatility . WashingtonPost.com . May 8, 2012.
  5. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . July 18, 2012 . Redskins Sign Third-Rounder LeRibeus . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924112200/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Third-Rounder-LeRibeus/33ccbea2-3e59-4a63-81a4-1710e6f32003 . September 24, 2015 . July 18, 2012 . Redskins.com.
  6. News: Jones . Mike . July 30, 2012 . Redskins' injuries: Jonathan Goff is done for the season, Kory Lichtensteiger has knee surgery . WashingtonPost.com . July 30, 2012.
  7. News: Maske . Mark . August 18, 2013 . Redskins o-line coach disappointed in Josh LeRibeus's offseason conditioning . WashingtonPost.com . January 1, 2014.
  8. Web site: Keim . John . December 5, 2013 . Analyzing the Redskins young linemen . January 1, 2014 . ESPN.com.
  9. News: Jones . Mike . March 16, 2016 . Redskins re-sign offensive lineman Josh LeRibeus . WashingtonPost.com . March 16, 2016.
  10. Web site: September 3, 2016 . 09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030343/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/0903-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/4ab685bf-26c8-4560-8359-7ef83d4951ca . September 3, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  11. Web site: McPherson, Chris . January 11, 2017 . Eagles Add Depth To O-Line, WR Group . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  12. Web site: Mangels, Dave . May 4, 2017 . Eagles release three players . BleedingGreenNation.com.
  13. Web site: May 15, 2017 . Saints Announce Roster Moves After Rookie Minicamp . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170517213729/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves-After-Rookie-Minicamp/bcb464d1-d42b-4f6b-b488-6525f760f657 . May 17, 2017 . May 16, 2017 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
  14. Web site: Gantt, Darin . May 18, 2018 . Saints sign Josh LeRibeus . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  15. Web site: Williams, Charean . October 24, 2018 . Saints place Josh LeRibeus on IR, sign Chaz Green . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  16. Web site: Smith, Scott . June 28, 2019 . Bucs Add Center Josh LeRibeus . Buccaneers.com.
  17. News: Smith, Scott . August 30, 2019 . Bucs Move Toward 53-Man Roster with 21 Moves . Buccaneers.com . August 31, 2019.

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