Joshua Perkins

For the basketball player, see Josh Perkins.

Joshua Perkins
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Perkins with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016
Personal information
Born: (1993-08-05) August 5, 1993 (age 31)
Carson, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Gahr (Cerritos, California)
College:Washington
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:17
Receiving yards:196
Receiving touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joshua Perkins (born August 5, 1993) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Washington and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m) 		223 lb
(101 kg) 		4.65 s 1.66 s 2.70 s 4.38 s 7.04 s 34 in
(0.86 m)		 10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		 12 reps
All values are from Pro Day[1]

Atlanta Falcons

Perkins with the Falcons in 2016

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Perkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons on May 5, 2016.[2] He made his first start in Week 16 against their NFC South rival Carolina Panthers and caught his first career touchdown on a 26-yard pass from Matt Ryan.

Perkins and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat.[3]

On September 2, 2017, Perkins was waived by the Falcons and was signed to their practice squad the next day.[4][5] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on October 11, 2017.[6] He was released on January 10, 2018.[7]

Philadelphia Eagles

On January 15, 2018, Perkins signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[8] He played in nine games in 2018 before being placed on injured reserve on November 16, 2018.[9]

Perkins was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019,[10] but was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[11] He was promoted to the team's active roster on November 30, 2019.[12] On December 9, Perkins had five catches for 37 yards against the New York Giants, including a 13-yard catch in overtime.[13] In week 17 of the 2019 season Perkins caught his first touchdown since 2016 after catching a 24 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Carson Wentz, the touchdown pass helped the Eagles win 34-17 over the Giants and capture the NFC East title while Perkins finished the game catching 4 passes for a touchdown, and 50 yards.

On August 26, 2020, Perkins was placed on injured reserve.[14]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 4, 2021, Perkins signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[15] Perkins was released on August 17, 2021.[16]

New York Jets

On December 29, 2021, Perkins was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[17]

Seattle Sea Dragons

On November 17, 2022, Perkins was drafted by the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.[18] Perkins never played a snap for the Sea Dragons and was removed from the roster on May 2, 2023.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Joshua Perkins - Washington, TE : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  2. ^ "Falcons agree to terms with 22 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  3. ^ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ McFadden, Will (September 4, 2017). "Falcons Announce 10 Players Added To Their Practice Squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on November 6, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  6. ^ McFadden, Will (October 11, 2017). "Falcons sign DE Jonathan Woodard to practice squad, place TE Perkins on practice squad injured". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  7. ^ "Joshua Perkins: Removed from practice squad injured list". CBSSports.com. January 10, 2018.
  8. ^ Gowton, Brandon Lee (January 15, 2018). "Philadelphia Eagles sign tight end to futures contract". BleedingGreenNation.com.
  9. ^ Foley, Graham (November 16, 2018). "Richard Rodgers Activated From Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  10. ^ "Eagles announce roster moves as team gets to 53-player limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  11. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 1, 2019). "Eagles agree to terms with nine practice squad players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  12. ^ McPherson, Chris (November 30, 2019). "Roster moves: Eagles activate CB Cre'Von LeBlanc, promote TE Joshua Perkins from the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  13. ^ Rosenblatt, Zach (December 10, 2019). "How these 3 Eagles practice squad players helped beat the Giants and, maybe, saved the season". NJ.com. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  14. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 26, 2020). "Roster Moves: Eagles sign DT T.Y. McGill and CB Trevor Williams". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  15. ^ "49ers Sign TE Joshua Perkins and CB B.W. Webb; Waive Two Players". 49ers.com. August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  16. ^ "49ers Make a Series of Roster Moves". 49ers.com. August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  17. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 29, 2021). "Jets Sign LB Javin White". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  18. ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.