Josh Nurse Explained

Josh Nurse
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:17 July 1996
Birth Place:East Point, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:200
High School:Sandy Creek (GA)
College:Utah
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
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Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:2
Pfr:NursJo00

Josh Nurse (born July 17, 1996) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Utah Utes. He has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Calgary Stampeders, Birmingham Stallions, Memphis Showboats, and Edmonton Elks.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Nurse signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on May 5, 2020.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020.[2]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Nurse signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad on September 14, 2020,[3] and was released five days later.[4] He re-signed to the practice squad on September 21.[5] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on October 17, 2020,[6] and was activated back to the practice squad on October 22.[7] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and November 28 for the team's weeks 9 and 12 game against the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[8] [9] He was placed back on the practice squad/COVID-19 list on December 18, 2020,[10] and restored to the practice squad again on December 23.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[12] He was waived on March 17, 2021.[13]

Calgary Stampeders

Nurse signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on June 23, 2021.[14] He was released on July 25, 2021.[15]

Birmingham Stallions

Nurse signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League on June 14, 2022.[16]

Memphis Showboats

Nurse was traded to the Memphis Showboats on January 11, 2023.[17] He was released on May 9, 2023.[18]

Edmonton Elks

On September 18, 2023, it was announced that Nurse had been signed to the practice roster of the Edmonton Elks.[19] He was released on October 17, 2023.[20]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Valente, Tom . Press Release: Ravens Sign Draft Pick Washington, Six Rookie Free Agents . BaltimoreRavens.com . May 5, 2020 . December 10, 2020 . August 4, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200804055919/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/press-release-ravens-sign-draft-pick-washington-six-rookie-free-agents . dead .
  2. News: Mink, Ryan . Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster Is Set . BaltimoreRavens.com . September 5, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
  3. News: Jaguars Make Roster Moves . Jaguars.com . September 14, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
  4. News: Johnson, James . Jags promote Ben Ellefson from practice squad to active roster . USAToday.com . September 19, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
  5. News: Ulrich, Logan . Jaguars Sign DB Josh Nurse To PS, Release RB Craig Reynolds . NFLTradeRumors.co . September 21, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
  6. News: DiRocco, Michael . Jaguars close facility and place 12 practice-squad players, Josh Mauro on reserve/COVID-19 list . ESPN.com . October 17, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
  7. News: Williams, Charean . Jaguars remove 11 players from reserve/COVID-19 . NBCSports.com . October 22, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
  8. News: Johnson, James . Jags make roster transactions on defense in preparation for Texans . USAToday.com . November 7, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
  9. News: Johnson, James . Jags make practice squad additions for Week 12's game vs. Browns . USAToday.com . November 28, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
  10. News: Josh Nurse: Heads to COVID-19 list . CBSSports.com . December 18, 2020 . February 3, 2021.
  11. News: Josh Nurse: Returns to team activities . CBSSports.com . December 23, 2020 . February 3, 2021.
  12. News: Bouda, Nate . Jaguars Sign 11 Players To Futures Contracts . NFLTradeRumors.co . January 4, 2021 . February 15, 2021.
  13. News: Long, Mark . Jaguars add 12 new guys, including 4 sure defensive starters . WashingtonPost.com . March 17, 2021 . March 17, 2021.
  14. News: Stampeders add defensive back . Stampeders.com . June 23, 2021 . June 23, 2021.
  15. News: Stamps sign Calvin McCarty . Stampeders.com . July 25, 2021 . July 27, 2021.
  16. USFLStallions . Roster Updates . 1536886284882309120 . June 14, 2022 . June 15, 2022.
  17. USFLShowboats . Transfer of playing rights . 1613186990345957377 . January 11, 2023 . January 11, 2023.
  18. USFLShowboats . Free Agent Signings . 1656131952020279296 . May 9, 2023 . May 10, 2023.
  19. Web site: Edmonton signs six players. Edmonton Elks. September 18, 2023. October 25, 2023.
  20. Web site: Transactions . Footballdb.com . 31 July 2024.

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