Josh Andrews (born June 21, 1991) is an American professional

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. He played

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. He has also been a member of the

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, and

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College career

Andrews played for the

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, where he had 32 career starts at left guard. He played

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in Ontario, California.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

Andrews was signed by the

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in 2014 as an undrafted free agent. He was cut by the Eagles on August 30, 2014, and then signed to the practice squad on August 31, 2014. On September 2, 2017, Andrews was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day. Andrews remained on the Philadelphia practice squad through the 2017 season, which ended with the Eagles defeating the

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Minnesota Vikings

On February 12, 2018, Andrews signed with the

. He was waived/injured on September 1, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 7, 2018.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

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

Indianapolis Colts

On November 20, 2018, Andrews was signed by the

off the Eagles practice squad.

New York Jets

On April 2, 2020, Andrews signed with the

. He was released during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, but was re-signed two days later. 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.

Atlanta Falcons

On April 1, 2021, Andrews signed a one-year contract with the

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. He suffered a broken hand in practice and was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2021. He was activated on October 18.

New Orleans Saints

On May 18, 2022, Andrews signed with the

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. He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 12. He was waived on December 12 and re-signed to the practice squad.

Philadelphia Eagles (third stint)

On August 6, 2023, Andrews signed with the

. He was released on August 27, 2023, as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.

Personal life

Andrews is the son of Nate and Tanya Smith, he has two brothers, Darrell and Devin. He graduated from

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in December 2013 with a degree in sociology. In 2020, Andrews stated in an interview that he has

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, a neurological sleep disorder. For the NFL's 2020-202
My Cause My Cleats
initiative, Andrews chos
Project Sleep
as his organization to support.

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles player bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Andrews, Josh 1991 births Living people Players of American football from Los Angeles Oregon State Beavers football players Atlanta Falcons players Philadelphia Eagles players Minnesota Vikings players Indianapolis Colts players New York Jets players New Orleans Saints players