Josh Andrews

Josh Andrews (born June 21, 1991) is an American football offensive guard for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon State.[1]

Josh Andrews
No. 68 – New York Jets
Position:Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1991-06-21) June 21, 1991
Los Angeles, California
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Colony (Ontario, California)
College:Oregon State
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Games played:40
Games started:4
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

College career

Andrews played for the Oregon State Beavers, where he had 32 career starts at left guard. He played high school football at Colony High School in Ontario, California.[2]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Andrews was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 as an undrafted free agent.[3] He was cut by the Eagles on August 30, 2014 and then signed to the practice squad on August 31, 2014.[3]

On September 2, 2017, Andrews was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] Andrews remained on the Philadelphia practice squad through the 2017 season, which ended with the Eagles defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

Minnesota Vikings

On February 12, 2018, Andrews signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[6] He was waived/injured on September 1, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.[7] He was released on September 7, 2018.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On September 25, 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Andrews to their practice squad.[8]

Indianapolis Colts

On November 20, 2018, Andrews was signed by the Indianapolis Colts off the Eagles practice squad.[9]

New York Jets

On April 2, 2020, Andrews signed with the New York Jets.[10] He was released during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[11] but was re-signed two days later.[12] On December 30, 2020, Andrews was placed on injured reserve. He started four games in 2020, his first starts of his career, including his last three at right guard.

Personal life

Andrews is the son of Nate and Tanya Smith, he has two brothers, Darrell and Devin. He graduated from Oregon State University in December 2013 with a degree in sociology.[13]

References
  1. Spotrac.com. "Josh Andrews Contract, Salary Cap Details & Breakdowns | Spotrac". spotrac.com. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  2. "Andrews, Josh" (PDF). Philadelphia Eagles Football. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  3. "Josh Andrews Transactions". FoxSports.com.
  4. "Eagles Announce 17 Roster Moves To Get Down To 53 Players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017.
  5. "Eagles Announce 10-Man Practice Squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on April 7, 2018.
  6. "Vikings Sign Former Eagles G Josh Andrews". Vikings.com. February 12, 2018. Archived from the original on April 19, 2018.
  7. "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. September 1, 2018.
  8. "Eagles sign Josh Andrews to practice squad". 247sports.com. September 25, 2018.
  9. "Roster Moves: Colts Sign C Josh Andrews; Place CB D.J. Killings On IR". Colts.com. November 20, 2018.
  10. Greenberg, Ethan (April 2, 2020). "Jets Sign OL Josh Andrews". NewYorkJets.com.
  11. Lange, Randy (September 5, 2020). "Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  12. Greenberg, Ethan (September 7, 2020). "Jets Sign 4 Players, Place 5 on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  13. "Josh Andrews 69" (PDF). 2014 Oregon State Football Media Guide. Oregon State University. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
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