Josh Shirley Explained

Josh Shirley
Number:91, 46
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:4 January 1992
Birth Place:Fontana, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:240
High School:Henry J. Kaiser
(Fontana, California)
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Cflstatus:International
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:2
Cfl:josh-shirley/161260/

Joshua Christian Shirley (born January 4, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Washington before transferring to UNLV.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Shirley was with the Oakland Raiders' practice squad for two weeks.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Shirley was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on October 6, 2015.[1] He was promoted to the active roster on October 31, 2015. The team waived tackle Reid Fragel to make room for Shirley. On December 15, 2015, Shirley was released from the Buccaneers.[2]

Second stint with Oakland Raiders

On December 17, 2015, it was announced Shirley would again be joining the Oakland Raiders practice squad.[3]

Seattle Seahawks

On January 20, 2016, Shirley signed a futures contract with the Seattle Seahawks.[4] On May 4, 2016, the Seahawks waived Shirley.[5] On August 30, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve but was released on September 5, 2016.[6] [7]

Chicago Bears

On December 14, 2016 Shirley was signed to the Bears' practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 31, 2016.[9] He was released by the Bears on January 9, 2017.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Buccaneers.com. Smith. Scott. Return of Barth Leads Flurry of Moves. October 6, 2015. October 6, 2015. October 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151007225627/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Return-of-Barth-Leads-Flurry-of-Moves/de9b95cd-6873-48b5-9bd7-ca1244f720c3. dead.
  2. Smith, Scott, "Buccaneers Bring Da'Quan Bowers Back", "Buccaneers.com", December 15, 2015
  3. Adams, Luke, "NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/17/15" "Profootballrumors.com", December 17, 2015
  4. News: Condotta. Bob. Seattle Seahawks sign one-time Washington Husky Josh Shirley to a futures contract. Seattle Times. January 20, 2016. April 29, 2016.
  5. News: Condotta. Bob. Seahawks waive 5 players, including former starting center Drew Nowak and former Husky Josh Shirley. Seattle Times. May 4, 2016. May 4, 2016.
  6. Web site: Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Reach 75-Player Limit. Boyle. John. Seahawks.com.
  7. Web site: Seahawks Make Roster Moves And Sign Eight Players To Practice Squad.
  8. Web site: Bears Sign LB Josh Shirley To Practice Squad. December 14, 2016.
  9. Web site: Bears promote Josh Shirley to active roster. Eurich, Matt. CBSSports.com. December 31, 2016.
  10. Web site: Chicago Bears Roster Update: Josh Shirley waived. Wiltfong Jr., Lester A.. WindyCityGridiron.com. January 9, 2017.

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