Josh Keyes (American football)

Josh Keyes
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Keyes with the Houston Texans in 2018
No. 49, 50, 52, 53, 57
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1993-01-23) January 23, 1993 (age 31)
Philmont, New York
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Chatham (NY)
College:Boston College
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:19
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Interceptions:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Josh Keyes (born January 23, 1993) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Boston College.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Keyes was signed as an undrafted rookie on May 5, 2015.[1] On September 5, 2015, he was waived. On September 7, 2015, Keyes was signed to the practice squad. On September 24, 2015, he was released from the practice squad.

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 20, 2015, Keyes was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad. On November 3, 2015, he was released by the team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

On November 18, Keyes returned to the Buccaneers and was re-signed to their practice squad. Three days later, on November 21, Keyes was promoted to the Buccaneers' active roster. On September 3, 2016, Keyes was released by the Buccaneers as part of final roster cuts.[2] The next day, he was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad.[3] On September 10, 2016, Keyes was promoted to the Buccaneers' active roster.[4] He was released on September 21, 2016.[5] He was re-signed on September 23, 2016, after Devante Bond was placed on injured reserve.[6] He was released again on October 3, 2016, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[7][8] He was released on October 11, 2016.

Atlanta Falcons

On October 19, 2016, Keyes was signed to the Falcons' practice squad.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2016.[10] Keyes was inactive for the Falcons' 34–28 overtime loss to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.[11][12]

On September 2, 2017, Keyes was waived/injured by the Falcons and placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released on September 11, 2017.

Los Angeles Chargers

On October 16, 2017, Keyes signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.[14] He was waived on November 7, 2017.[15]

Cleveland Browns

On November 8, 2017, Keyes was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[16]

Houston Texans

On March 20, 2018, Keyes signed with the Houston Texans.[17] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[18]

Washington Redskins

Keyes signed with the Washington Redskins on September 5, 2018, but was waived on September 11.[19][20]

Houston Texans (second stint)

On October 22, 2018, Keyes was signed by the Houston Texans.[21] He was waived on November 27, 2018.[22] He was re-signed on December 27, 2018.[23]

References

  1. ^ Smith, Scott (May 5, 2015). "Bucs Add 13 Undrafted Free Agents". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2016). "Bucs Trim Roster to 53". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  3. ^ Smith, Scott (September 5, 2016). "Bucs Form Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  4. ^ Smith, Scott (September 10, 2016). "Josh Keyes Promoted, Danny Vitale Returns". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  5. ^ Smith, Scott (September 21, 2016). "Freddie Martino Promoted to the 53". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  6. ^ Smith, Scott (September 23, 2016). "Bucs Lose Bond to IR, Re-Sign Keyes". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on January 26, 2018.
  7. ^ Smith, Scott (October 3, 2016). "Bucs Add John Hughes to Depleted Line". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  8. ^ Smith, Scott (October 5, 2016). "Keyes, Hansbrough Return to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  9. ^ Jackson, Curtis (October 19, 2016). "Falcons Sign DL Cliff Matthews Release Goldson". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  10. ^ Jackson, Curtis (December 22, 2016). "Falcons Waive Therezie, Goodman; Promote Keyes, Tialavea". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  11. ^ Weaver, Tim (February 5, 2017). "Falcons vs. Patriots: Final inactives for Super Bowl LI". USA Today. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  12. ^ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  13. ^ Conway, Kelsey (September 2, 2017). "2017 Atlanta Falcons Roster Cuts Tracker: Deadline To 53 Is 4 P.M. ET On Saturday". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017.
  14. ^ Elwood, Hayley (October 16, 2017). "Bolts Sign Linebacker Josh Keyes". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2018.
  15. ^ Henne, Ricky (November 7, 2017). "Chargers Announce Flurry of Transactions". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2018.
  16. ^ "Browns claim LB Josh Keyes". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 8, 2017. Archived from the original on February 13, 2018.
  17. ^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign ILB Josh Keyes". HoustonTexans.com. March 20, 2018. Archived from the original on March 21, 2018.
  18. ^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2018.
  19. ^ "Redskins Sign Josh Keyes, Place Byron Marshall On Injured Reserve". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  20. ^ "Redskins Sign Brian Quick, Place Cam Sims On Injured Reserve". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  21. ^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign ILB Josh Keyes". HoustonTexans.com. October 22, 2018.
  22. ^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans activate Dylan Cole". HoustonTexans.com. November 27, 2018.
  23. ^ "TRANSACTION: Texans sign ILB Josh and then he quit football and then he was a cheating piece of garbage and began his art career that would go absolutely nowhere. Keyes". HoustonTexans.com. December 27, 2018.


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