Phil Hoskins Explained

Phil Hoskins
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:79
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:2 January 1997
Birth Place:Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:280
High School:Whitmer (Toledo, OH)
College:Kentucky (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:7
Draftpick:232
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:14
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:HoskPh00

Phil Hoskins (born January 2, 1997) is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky[1] and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round, 232nd overall, in the 2021 NFL draft.[2]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Hoskins was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round, 232nd overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[3] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[4] On November 27, 2021, Hoskins was placed on the Panthers COVID-19 reserve list with three others. Hoskins' first career sack came against Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in a 33–10 loss.[5]

On October 22, 2022, Hoskins was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad.[6]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 12, 2023, Hoskins was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. Hoskins won his first Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.[7]

Hoskins re-signed with the Chiefs on March 24, 2023.[8] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[9]

Arizona Cardinals

On October 3, 2023, Hoskins was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[10] On December 27, he was signed to the active roster.[11]

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Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phil Hoskins - Football . University of Kentucky Athletics.
  2. Web site: Gantt . Darin . May 1, 2021 . Panthers draft Phil Hoskins in seventh round . 2023-12-30 . Panthers.com.
  3. Web site: Panthers draft Phil Hoskins in seventh round. Panthers.com. May 1, 2021.
  4. Web site: Links . Zachary . May 13, 2021 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21 . 2023-03-10 . Pro Football Rumors.
  5. Web site: Panthers vs. Dolphins - NFL Game Summary - November 28, 2021 . 2023-03-26 . ESPN . en.
  6. Web site: Pat Elflein placed on IR, Bravvion Roy activated. Panthers.com. October 22, 2022.
  7. Web site: Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 . 2023-03-24 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: Sapp . Jared . 2023-03-25 . Chiefs sign 2 free-agent defensive tackles . 2023-05-19 . Arrowhead Pride . SB Nation . en.
  9. Web site: Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53. Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
  10. Web site: Urban . Darren . October 3, 2023 . Cardinals Make Roster Change At Punter . 2023-10-04 . AZCardinals.com . en-US.
  11. Web site: Root . Jess . Cardinals sign DL Phil Hoskins to roster, designate DL Leki Fotu to return from IR . Cardinals Wire . 27 December 2023.