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Josh Hawkins

Josh Hawkins

American football player (born 1993)

Joshua Rashard Hawkins (born January 23, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at East Carolina. Hawkins was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

For the politician, see Josh Hawkins (politician).
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Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Hawkins signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 6, 2016.[3] He recorded five tackles and two interceptions in the preseason, earning him a spot on the Packers' 53-man roster.[4]

On September 1, 2018, Hawkins was waived by the Packers.[5]

Carolina Panthers (first stint)

On September 4, 2018, Hawkins was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on September 22, 2018.[7] He was waived on November 14, 2018.[8]

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 18, 2018, Hawkins was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[9] He was released on December 6, 2018.[10]

Philadelphia Eagles

On December 11, 2018, Hawkins was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2018.[12]

Hawkins was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[13]

Dallas Renegades

Hawkins was selected by the Dallas Renegades of the XFL in the 2020 XFL Draft.[14] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[15]

Atlanta Falcons

On April 15, 2020, Hawkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[16] He was waived on September 5, 2020,[17] and signed to the practice squad the next day.[18] He was released from the practice squad on September 15, 2020.[19]

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

On October 20, 2020, Hawkins was signed to the Panthers practice squad.[20] He was released on October 26.[21]

Detroit Lions

On December 29, 2020, Hawkins signed with the practice squad of the Detroit Lions.[22]

Arlington Renegades

On November 17, 2022, Hawkins was drafted by the Arlington Renegades of the XFL, returning to his former team in 2020.[23] He was placed on the reserve list by the team on March 6, 2023, and activated on May 16.[24] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[25]

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References

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    McGinn, Bob (May 6, 2016). "A closer look at the Packers rookie free agents". JSOnline.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
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    "Josh Hawkins – East Carolina, CB : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
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    "Packers sign 19 rookie free agents". Packers.com. May 6, 2016. Archived from the original on August 21, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
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    Hodkiewicz, Wes (September 3, 2016). "Packers keep three QBs: Here's the 53-man roster". Packers.com. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
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    "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 1, 2018.
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    Strickland, Bryan (September 4, 2018). "Panthers sign Josh Hawkins to practice squad". Panthers.com.
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    Taranto, Steven (September 22, 2018). "Panthers promote CB Josh Hawkins to active roster". 247sports.com.
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    "Panthers claim Kenjon Barner". Panthers.com. November 14, 2018.
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    "Chiefs promote wide receiver Gehrig Dieter to active roster". ArrowheadPride.com. November 18, 2018.
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    "Chiefs sign CB Horace Richardson to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. December 6, 2018.
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    Erby, Glenn (December 11, 2018). "Eagles sign CB Josh Hawkins to the practice squad". theeagleswire.usatoday.com.
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    McPherson, Chris (December 24, 2018). "Mike Wallace Activated From Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
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    "Eagles announce first wave of roster moves as team works toward 53-player limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
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    Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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    Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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    McFadden, Will (April 15, 2020). "Falcons agree to terms with former XFL cornerback". AtlantaFalcons.com.
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    McFadden, Will (September 5, 2020). "Falcons 2020 roster announced". AtlantaFalcons.com.
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    Ledbetter, D. Orlando, "Falcons claim lineman, fill out most of the practice squad", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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    "Falcons waive Timon Parris, release Josh Hawkins from practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
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    Simmons, Myles (October 20, 2020). "Panthers place Juston Burris, Keith Kirkwood on reserve/injured list". Panthers.com.
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    Owens, Jason (October 26, 2020). "Panthers release CB Josh Hawkins after he was seen dancing in public without a mask". Yahoo.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
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    Schlitt, Erik (December 29, 2020). "Lions sign CB Josh Hawkins to practice squad, place CB Alex Myers on Practice Squad I.R." USAToday.com. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
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    "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.
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    "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
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    "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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