Josh Bynes

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Josh Bynes
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Bynes with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021
Seattle Seahawks
Position:Defensive assistant/linebackers coach
Personal information
Born: (1989-08-24) August 24, 1989 (age 34)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Boyd H. Anderson
(Lauderdale Lakes, Florida)
College:Auburn
Undrafted:2011
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:
5
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Joshua Bynes (born August 24, 1989) is an

undrafted free agent in 2011. He has also played for the Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, and Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Auburn, where he was a key member of the Tigers 2010 National Championship team
.

Early years and college

Bynes grew up in Florida and went to college at Auburn, where he played college football. Bynes anchored the middle of the Auburn defense for three consecutive years, garnering Second-team All-SEC honors as a senior. As a senior, he recorded a team high 73 total tackles and helped lead Auburn to a national championship victory.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m) 		240 lb
(109 kg) 		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.81 s 1.68 s 2.77 s 4.32 s 7.11 s 33.0 in
(0.84 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		 21 reps
All values from Auburn's Pro Day[1][2]

Baltimore Ravens

2011

Bynes went undrafted in the

2011 NFL Draft. On July 28, 2011, the Baltimore Ravens signed Bynes to a three-year, $1.41 million contract as an undrafted free agent.[3]

Throughout training camp, Bynes competed for a roster spot as a backup linebacker and special teams player against

Atlanta Falcons. On September 3, 2011, the Baltimore Ravens released Bynes as part of their final roster cuts.[5]

“Yeah, Josh made a case for himself. He played very well. We have been impressed with him all through camp. He hasn’t had as many opportunities in games, but then last night he showed up.”[6]

–John Harbaugh

Baltimore Ravens' head coach (2011)

Bynes received numerous tryouts, but did not receive any contract offers. On November 9, 2011, the Baltimore Ravens signed Bynes to their practice squad after linebackers

San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. On November 29, 2011, the Baltimore Ravens officially released Bynes after Ray Lewis recovered from his toe injury and re-signed him to their practice squad.[5][7] On January 14, 2012, the Baltimore Ravens added Bynes to their active roster, but did not activate him for any games during the playoffs.[8]

2012

On April 16, 2012, the Baltimore Ravens signed Bynes to a one-year, $390,000 exclusive rights tender.

vertebrae during the beginning of training camp during a goal line scrimmage and was expected to miss four or five weeks.[9]

On October 17, 2012, the Ravens added Bynes to the active roster after Ray Lewis tore his triceps and was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the regular season. Upon joining the active roster, Bynes was named a backup inside linebacker behind Dannell Ellerbe and Jameel McClain.

On December 16, 2012, Bynes earned his first career start and recorded a season-high 13 combined tackles (11 solo) and deflected a pass during a 34–17 loss to the

Denver Broncos in Week 15. Bynes was named the starting inside linebacker after Jameel McClain suffered a spinal cord contusion during the Ravens' Week 14.[10][11] Bynes finished the 2012 season with 34 combined tackles (19 solo) and a pass deflection in ten games and three starts.[12]

The

free kick in the final seconds of the game to clinch the Ravens' 34–31 victory.[13]

2013

Bynes at a Ravens practice at M&T Bank Stadium in August 2013.

On April 22, 2013, the Baltimore Ravens signed Bynes to a one-year, $480,000 exclusive rights tender.[14] Bynes entered training camp slated as a starting inside linebacker after Ray Lewis announced his retirement and Dannell Ellerbe departed in free agency. He saw competition for the role from Arthur Brown.[15][16] Head coach John Harbaugh named Bynes a starting inside linebacker to start the regular season, alongside Daryl Smith and outside linebackers Elvis Dumervil and Terrell Suggs.[17]

In Week 4, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 23–20 loss at the

Pittsburgh Steelers due to thigh injury and infection in his finger.[18] He was subsequently replaced by Jameel McClain and lost his starting position to him during his absence.[19] He finished the season with 45 combined tackles (22 solo) and three pass deflections in 15 games and six starts.[12]

2014

On March 11, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens placed a one-year, $570,000 exclusive rights tender on Bynes for the 2014 NFL season. On April 18, 2014, Bynes signed his exclusive rights tender with the Baltimore Ravens.[7]

Bynes entered training camp as a backup inside linebacker after the Ravens drafted

2014 NFL Draft. Bynes competed for job ats a backup inside linebacker against Albert McClellan and Arthur Brown.[20] On September 2, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens waived Bynes as part of their final roster cuts.[21] On September 4, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens signed Bynes to their practice squad.[22]

Detroit Lions

On September 22, 2014, Bynes was signed off of the Ravens' practice squad onto the Lions' active roster following injuries.

Arizona Cardinals in Week 11. He finished the 2014 NFL season with 22 combined tackles (18 solo), a pass deflection, and an interception in 13 games and zero starts.[12]

2015

On March 10, 2015, the Detroit Lions re-signed Bynes to a two-year, $1.81 million contract that includes a

Chicago Bears. Bynes finished the 2015 season with a career-high 82 combined tackles (56 solo), five pass deflections, and was credited with half a sack in 16 games and 11 starts.[12][31]

2016

Bynes entered training camp slated as a backup linebacker after DeAndre Levy returned from his injury. On August 18, 2016, Bynes sustained a knee injury during the Lions' 30–14 loss to the

Cincinnati Bengals in their second preseason game. On September 4, 2016, the Detroit Lions placed Bynes on injured reserve due to his knee injury.[32] On September 10, 2016, the Detroit Lions officially released Bynes after they agreed to an injury settlement.[33][34]

On October 25, 2016, the Detroit Lions signed Bynes after they traded Kyle Van Noy to the

New Orleans Saints.[36] He finished the 2016 NFL season with 38 combined tackles (26 solo) and four pass deflections in nine games and eight starts.[12]

The

Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card Round.[36]

Arizona Cardinals

2017

On August 5, 2017, the Arizona Cardinals signed Bynes to a one-year, $775,000 contract at the league's veteran minimum.[37] Throughout training camp, Bynes competed for a job as a starting inside linebacker against Haason Reddick, Scooby Wright, Zaviar Gooden, and Philip Wheeler.[38] Head coach Bruce Arians named Bynes a backup inside linebacker to begin the regular season in 2017, behind Deone Bucannon and Karlos Dansby.[39]

On November 25, 2017, Bynes collected a season-high nine combined tackles in the Cardinals' 27–24 victory against the

Washington Redskins due to an ankle injury. He was inactive for the next two games (Weeks 16–17) due to a sprained ankle.[41] He finished the 2017 NFL season with 36 combined tackles (31 solo), three pass deflections, one interception, and a sack in 14 games and one start.[12]

2018

On March 13, 2018, the Arizona Cardinals signed Bynes to a three-year, $5.57 million contract that includes $1.25 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1 million.[3][42]

The Arizona Cardinals opted to change their base defense from a

4-3 defense. Bynes entered training camp slated as the starting middle linebacker, but saw minor competition for the role from Scooby Wright.[43] Head coach Steve Wilks named Bynes the starting middle linebacker to begin the season, alongside outside linebackers Haasan Reddick and Deone Bucannon.[44]

He started in the Arizona Cardinals' season-opener against the Washington Redskins and recorded 11 combined tackles (eight solo) in their 24–6 loss.[45] He started 11 games before suffering a thumb injury in Week 12. He was placed on injured reserve on November 26, 2018.[46]

On March 5, 2019, Bynes was released by the Cardinals.[47]

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On October 2, 2019, Bynes was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.[48] Four days later, during a week 5 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bynes intercepted a pass thrown by running back Jaylen Samuels in the 26–23 win.[49]

Cincinnati Bengals

On March 25, 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Bynes to a one-year contract.[50][51] He started all 16 games in 2020, recording a career-high 99 tackles, 1.0 sack, and two passes defensed.

Carolina Panthers

On August 11, 2021, Bynes was signed by the Carolina Panthers.[52] On August 31, 2021, Bynes was released by the Panthers during final roster cuts.[53]

Baltimore Ravens (third stint)

One day after being released by the Panthers, Bynes signed with Baltimore Ravens practice squad. On September 28, 2021, Bynes was promoted to the active roster.[54]

On April 8, 2022, the Ravens re-signed Bynes to a one-year contract.[55] He was named a starting inside linebacker alongside Patrick Queen. He started the first seven games, but lost his starting job after the acquisition of Roquan Smith. He was a healthy scratch the next seven games before being released on December 23, 2022.[56] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 27.[57] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 15, 2023.

Retirement

On December 8, 2023, Bynes signed a one day contract to officially retire a member of the Baltimore Ravens.[58]

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
G GS Comb Solo Ast Sack Sfty Int Yds Lng TD PD FF FR Yds TD
2011 BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 BAL 10 3 34 19 15 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2013 BAL 15 6 45 22 23 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
2014 DET 13 0 22 18 4 0.0 0 1 17 17 0 1 0 1 0 0
2015 DET 16 11 82 56 26 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0
2016 DET 9 8 38 26 12 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
2017 ARI 14 1 36 31 5 1.0 0 1 25 25 0 3 2 0 0 0
2018 ARI 11 11 75 52 23 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 23 1
2019 BAL 12 7 46 23 23 1.0 0 2 7 6 0 4 0 0 0 0
2020 CIN 16 16 99 53 46 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
2021 BAL 14 12 76 50 26 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
Career 131 75 553 350 203 7.5 0 4 49 25 0 32 3 3 23 1

Coaching career

In February 2024, the Seattle Seahawks announced the hiring of Bynes as their defensive assistant/linebackers coach as part of head coach Mike Macdonald's initial coaching staff.[59] Byrnes previously played under Macdonald during both their time with Ravens.

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