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Josh Forrest

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Josh Forrest
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Forrest with the Los Angeles Rams in 2016
No. 59
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1992-02-24) February 24, 1992 (age 33)
Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Paducah Tilghman
College:Kentucky (2011–2015)
NFL draft:2016: 6th round, 190th pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:9
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Josh Forrest (born February 24, 1992) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Kentucky and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft.

College career

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Forrest played college football for the University of Kentucky. He originally was a reserved and did not start until his junior year, where he led the Wildcats in tackles for two years straight.[1]

Professional career

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Los Angeles Rams

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Forrest was selected by the Los Angeles Rams on in the sixth round, 190th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.[2] On June 9, 2016, the Rams signed Forrest to a four-year contract with the team. He was placed on injured reserve on November 22, 2016.[3]

On September 2, 2017, Forrest was waived/injured by the Rams and placed on injured reserve.[4] He was released on September 9, 2017.

Seattle Seahawks

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On October 16, 2017, Forrest was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2017.[6] He was placed on injured reserve on December 2, 2017.[7]

On August 2, 2018, Forrest re-signed with the Seahawks.[8] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "2016 NFL Draft Profile: Josh Forrest". NFL.com.
  2. ^ "2016 NFL Draft: Los Angeles Rams Select Kentucky LB Josh Forrest". TurfShowTimes.com. April 30, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  3. ^ White, Tiffany (November 22, 2016). "Rams Make Week 12 Roster Changes". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017.
  4. ^ Han, Jamie (September 2, 2017). "Rams Announce Roster Moves". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018.
  5. ^ "Report: Seahawks sign LB Josh Forrest to practice squad". 247Sports.com. October 16, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  6. ^ Boyle, John (November 7, 2017). "Seahawks Place FB Tre Madden On Injured Reserve, Promote LB Josh Forrest Off Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  7. ^ Drovetto, Tony (December 2, 2017). "Seahawks Place Linebacker Josh Forrest On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  8. ^ Boyle, John (August 2, 2018). "Seahawks Sign CB Jeremy Boykins & LB Josh Forrest; Waive S Alex Carter & TE Je'Ron Hamm". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  9. ^ "Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. September 1, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
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