Josh Bellamy Explained

Josh Bellamy
Number:11, 17, 15
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:18 May 1989
Birth Place:St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:208
High School:Boca Ciega (Gulfport, Florida)
College:Louisville
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:78
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:1,019
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:5
Statlabel4:Return yards
Statvalue4:128
Pfr:BellJo02

Joshua Joevan Bellamy (born May 18, 1989)[1] is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Butte Community College before transferring to Louisville, and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He also played for the Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets.

Early life

Bellamy attended and played high school football at Boca Ciega High School.[2]

College career

Bellamy played college football at Louisville under head coach Charlie Strong.[3] He finished his senior season with 24 receptions, 280 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.[4] Before transferring to Louisville, he played for Butte Community College in Oroville, California and led them to an undefeated JUCO national championship.[5]

College statistics

YearSchoolConfClassPosGRecYdsAvgTD
2010LouisvilleBig EastJRWR132940113.85
2011LouisvilleBig EastSRWR132428011.72
CareerLouisville5368112.87

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

On April 30, 2012, Bellamy signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.[6] On August 31, 2012, he was released from the roster.[7] On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad.[8] On December 8, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster.[9]

He was released by the team on August 31, 2013.[10]

San Diego Chargers

On September 10, 2013, Bellamy was signed by the San Diego Chargers to their practice squad. On November 19, 2013, he was released by the Chargers.

Washington Redskins

On November 21, 2013, two days after his release from the Chargers, Bellamy was signed by the Washington Redskins to their practice squad.[11] On November 26, 2013, Bellamy was promoted to the 53-man roster.[12] [13] He was released by the team on April 5, 2014.[14]

Chicago Bears

Bellamy was acquired off waivers by the Chicago Bears on April 8, 2014.[15] The Bears signed him to the team's practice squad on September 1, 2014, after waiving him earlier for final roster cuts.[16] He was activated on September 13, 2014.[17]

On September 20, 2015, Bellamy caught his first career touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.[18] [19] On October 11, 2015, Bellamy caught a career-high 6 receptions against the Kansas City Chiefs.[20] On November 22, 2015, Bellamy caught 4 passes for a then career-high 57 yards against the Denver Broncos.[21] On December 6, 2015, Bellamy had his first start, against the San Francisco 49ers, catching a pass for 16 yards.[22]

On April 18, 2016, Bellamy signed his exclusive rights tender offer. He re-signed with Chicago on a one-year deal worth $760,000.[23] On November 27, 2016, Bellamy caught four passes for 41 yards against the Tennessee Titans, but struggled with drops as the Bears lost 27–21.[24] On December 4, 2016, Bellamy caught four passes for a career-high 93 yards against the San Francisco 49ers.[25]

On March 6, 2017, Bellamy re-signed with the Bears.[26] He caught a 46-yard touchdown against the Green Bay Packers on November 12, his second-longest touchdown of his career.[27] On December 16, Bellamy caught five passes for a season-high 70 yards against the Detroit Lions.[28] He played 15 games with seven starts, finishing with a career-high 24 receptions for 376 yards, good for second on the team behind Kendall Wright.

He re-signed with the Chicago Bears for the 2018 season on a one-year contract worth $1,906,000.[29] On September 30, 2018, Bellamy caught his first touchdown of the season in the 48–10 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[30] On December 15, Bellamy was fined $10,026 for a chop-block on Los Angeles Rams lineman Aaron Donald.[31]

In Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers, Bellamy was ejected after fighting cornerback Richard Sherman. They started fighting after 49ers safety Marcell Harris made a late hit on quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and wide receiver Anthony Miller joined the effort. In addition, Sherman and Miller were also ejected from the game. Before Bellamy was ejected, he had just one reception for 6 receiving yards. The Bears would go on to win 14–9.[32]

Bellamy ended the year with 14 receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. In the Bears' playoff defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, he recorded a 34-yard catch that set up the Bears' lone offensive touchdown of the game.[33]

New York Jets

On March 15, 2019, Bellamy signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the New York Jets.[34] He was placed on injured reserve on November 5 due to a shoulder injuries; he had two catches for 20 yards on the season.[35]

Bellamy was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on May 5, 2020, ending his 2020 season.[36] He was released on September 8, 2020.[37]

Fraud charges

On September 10, 2020, Bellamy was arrested and charged for his alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications worth over $24 million via the Paycheck Protection Program.[38] He was convicted and sentenced to 37 months in federal prison on December 10, 2021.[39]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Josh Bellamy Stats . 2020-03-17 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: December 20, 2010 . Louisville's Bellamy grateful for trip home . TBO.com . dead . October 17, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181018044603/https://www.tbo.com/sports/colleges/louisvilles-bellamy-grateful-for-trip-home-21710 . October 18, 2018.
  3. News: Potter . Mike . December 28, 2011 . Glennon, Wolfpack put the cherry on top with bowl victory . en-us . INDY Week . October 17, 2018 . December 16, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191216220520/https://indyweek.com/culture/archives/glennon-wolfpack-put-cherry-top-bowl-victory/ . dead .
  4. Web site: Josh Bellamy College Statistics . sports-reference.com.
  5. News: September 8, 2011 . The All-Time Butte Football Team: Stud wideouts have abounded at Cowan . en-US . Chico Enterprise-Record . October 17, 2018.
  6. Web site: Chiefs announce 15 undrafted free agents . April 30, 2012 . profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. April 30, 2012 .
  7. Web site: Chiefs Make Final Roster Cuts . August 31, 2012 . fox4kc.com.
  8. Web site: Chiefs announce eight-man practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180429092950/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-announce-eight-man-practice-squad/0fdd2d74-3d35-4a4c-98a9-a4ece06017f9 . April 29, 2018 . September 1, 2012 . Chiefs.com.
  9. News: August 21, 2012 . Chiefs release OL Hayworth Hicks, elevate WR Josh Bellamy to 53-man roster for Browns game . washingtonpost.com . December 8, 2012.
  10. Web site: Thorman . Joel . August 31, 2013 . Updated Chiefs depth chart . December 9, 2016 . Arrowhead Pride.
  11. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . November 21, 2013 . Redskins IR Hankerson, Promote Lewis . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305010156/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-IR-Hankerson-Promote-Lewis/ae43f21b-fdbe-4a5c-8a7d-91de25cf6048 . March 5, 2016 . November 21, 2013 . Redskins.com.
  12. Web site: Boyer . Zac . November 26, 2013 . Cartilage damage sidelines Stephen Bowen for season . dead . https://archive.today/20131127053413/http://washingtontimes.csnwashington.com/blog/redskins-watch/2013/nov/26/cartilage-damage-sidelines-stephen-bowen-season/ . November 27, 2013 . November 26, 2013 . WashingtonTimes.com.
  13. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . November 26, 2013 . Bellamy Moved Up, Murphy Waived . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115251/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Bellamy-Moved-Up-Murphy-Waived/eccabef8-8e71-4024-ac6c-20c37b38e76d . March 4, 2016 . November 27, 2013 . Redskins.com.
  14. Web site: Florio . Mike . Redskins part ways with three . April 5, 2014 . April 6, 2014 . Pro Football Talk.
  15. Web site: Wilkening . Mike . April 8, 2014 . Bears awarded Josh Bellamy on waivers . April 8, 2014 . Profootballtalk.com.
  16. Web site: Mayer . Larry . September 1, 2014 . Bears sign 10 to practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161114222459/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-sign-10-to-practice-squad/7e7c35bc-a2c3-4107-99a9-711bde029d36 . November 14, 2016 . September 1, 2014 . ChicagoBears.com.
  17. Web site: Mayer . Larry . September 13, 2014 . Bears add three from practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160602042956/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-add-three-from-practice-squad/f48cda42-a6fa-4d8b-9c12-6c1d1e5ed37c . June 2, 2016 . September 14, 2014 . Chicago Bears.
  18. Web site: Cardinals vs. Bears - Box Score - September 20, 2015 - ESPN . May 3, 2016 . ESPN.com.
  19. Web site: Josh Bellamy: Game Logs at NFL.com . May 3, 2016 . NFL.com.
  20. Web site: Bears vs. Chiefs - Box Score - October 11, 2015 - ESPN . May 3, 2016 . ESPN.com.
  21. Web site: Broncos vs. Bears - Box Score - November 22, 2015 - ESPN . May 3, 2016 . ESPN.com.
  22. Web site: 49ers vs. Bears - Box Score - December 6, 2015 - ESPN . May 3, 2016 . ESPN.com.
  23. Web site: Chicago Bears WR Joshua Bellamy signs tender . May 5, 2016 . UPI.
  24. News: Potash . Mark . November 27, 2016 . Josh Bellamy rues wide-open drop: 'I just missed the opportunity' . Chicago Sun-Times . December 9, 2016.
  25. News: December 4, 2016 . Bears' Josh Bellamy: Leads Bears with 93 receiving yards in Week 13 . CBSSports.com . December 9, 2016.
  26. Web site: Alper, Josh . March 6, 2017 . Bears re-sign Daniel Brown, tender Josh Bellamy and Bryce Callahan . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  27. News: Dickerson . Jeff . November 12, 2017 . Bears' ugly loss to Packers a reflection on their coach . ESPN.com .
  28. Web site: December 17, 2017 . 2-Minute Drill: Bears called for 13 penalties in loss to Lions . Chicagobears.com.
  29. News: Wiltfong Jr. . Lester . April 4, 2018 . Josh Bellamy signs his tender and officially returns to the Bears . Windy City Gridiron .
  30. News: Mitchell . Ken . October 2, 2018 . Cold Takes: A Look At Chicago's Win Over Tampa Bay . Windy City Gridiron .
  31. Web site: December 15, 2018 . Fines roundup: Ezekiel Elliott fined $36,765 by NFL . NFL.com.
  32. News: Reyes . Lorenzo . December 23, 2018 . Richard Sherman ejected for role in 49ers-Bears brawl after late hit . . December 23, 2018.
  33. Web site: Mayer . Larry . February 6, 2019 . Bears 2018 position review: Receiver . February 11, 2019 . Chicago Bears.
  34. Web site: NewYorkJets.com . Ethan Greenberg . March 15, 2019 . WR Josh Bellamy Signs with the Jets .
  35. Web site: Greenberg, Ethan . November 5, 2019 . Jets Sign RB Josh Adams, LB Paul Worrilow to Active Roster . NewYorkJets.com.
  36. News: Greenberg, Ethan . May 5, 2020 . Jets Place WRs Quincy Enunwa, Josh Bellamy on Reserve/PUP . NewYorkJets.com . May 5, 2020.
  37. Web site: Cimini, Rich . September 10, 2020 . Ex-New York Jets WR Josh Bellamy charged in $24 million coronavirus relief loan scheme . ESPN.com.
  38. News: September 10, 2020 . NFL Player Charged for Role in $24 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme . Justice.gov . September 10, 2020.
  39. Web site: St. Petersburg ex-NFL player Josh Bellamy get 3 years for COVID-19 relief loan fraud . Gehrt . Amy . 10 December 2021 . Tampa Bay Times . 10 December 2021.

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