Josh Bynes
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Joshua Bynes (born August 24, 1989) is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).
He was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and has also played for the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals.
He played football at Auburn University.
Early years and college
Bynes grew up in Florida and attended Auburn University, where he played college football. For three years, Bynes anchored the Auburn defense, winning Second-team All-SEC accolades as a senior. He made a team record of 73 tackles as a senior and helped Auburn win the national championship.
Professional career
In the 2011 NFL Draft, Bynes was undrafted. The Baltimore Ravens announced Bynes on July 28, 2011 as an undrafted free agent.
Bynes competed for a roster spot as a reserve linebacker and special teams player against Tavares Gooden, Jason Phillips, Anthony Leon, and Chavis Williams during training camp. In the Ravens' first three preseason games, Bynes got little playing time. In their 21–7 win over the Atlanta Falcons on September 1, 2011, Bynes had the opportunity to participate in the Ravens' preseason finale and had six solo tackles and two sacks. The Baltimore Ravens cut Bynes as part of their final roster cuts on September 3, 2011.
Bynes had many tryouts but no contract offers had been received. After linebackers Ray Lewis and Dannell Ellerbe sustained injuries, the Baltimore Ravens signed Bynes to their practice squad on November 9, 2011. Bynes was called by the Baltimore Ravens to their active roster on November 23, 2011. Bynes made his professional regular season debut against the San Francisco 49ers on November 24, 2011. After Ray Lewis recovered from his toe injury and re-signed him to his practice squad, the Baltimore Ravens officially released him on November 29, 2011. The Baltimore Ravens activated Bynes to their active roster on January 14, 2012, but did not activate him for any games during the playoffs.
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a one-year, $390,000 exclusive rights contract on April 16, 2012. Bynes was supposed to play for a backup inside linebacker against Brendon Ayanbadejo, Ricky Brown, Darryl Blackstock, and Nigel Carr during training camp. During a goal line scrimmage, Bynes suffered a cracked vertebrae at the start of training camp, and was predicted to miss four or five weeks.
After Ray Lewis tore his triceps and was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the regular season, the Ravens announced Bynes to the active roster on October 17, 2012. Bynes was named a back-up inside linebacker behind Dannell Ellerbe and Jameel McClain after joining the active roster.
During a 34-17 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 16, Bynes made his first appearance and recorded a season-high 13 combined tackles (11 solo) and deflected a pass. After Jameel McClain sustained a spinal cord injury while the Ravens' Week 14's, Bynes was named as the starting linebacker. Bynes finished the 2012 season with 34 combined tackles (19 solo) and a pass deflection in ten games and three starts.
With a 10–6 record, the Ravens finished first in the AFC North. Bynes played in his first game in his career, winning by 24–9 over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Wildcard Game on January 6, 2013. In the AFC Divisional Round and the New England Patriots 28–13, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Denver Broncos 38–35 defeating them 38-35, and the Denver Broncos 28-13. In Super Bowl XLVII, Bynes recorded one tackle on February 3, 2013. In the final seconds of the game, Bynes intercepted Ted Ginn Jr. after a free kick to clinch the Ravens' 34-31 victory.
The Baltimore Ravens announced Bynes on April 22, 2013, a one-year exclusive rights contract. After Ray Lewis' retirement and Dannell Ellerbe's departure in a free agency, Bynes was set to begin training camp as a starting inside linebacker. Arthur Brown's role was up for challenge. Along Daryl Smith and outside linebackers Elvis Dumervil and Terrell Suggs, head coach John Harbaugh selected Bynes as a starting inside linebacker to start the regular season.
During a 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, he had a season-high nine combined tackles. Bynes was inactive for the Baltimore Steelers' Week 7 loss due to a thigh injury and a finger fungus. He was later replaced by Jameel McClain and lost his starting position to him during his absence. He had 45 combined tackles (22 solo) and three pass deflections in 15 games and six starts on the season.
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a one-year, $570,000 exclusive rights tender on Bynes for the 2014 NFL season on March 11, 2014. Bynes signed his exclusive rights contract with the Baltimore Ravens on April 18, 2014.
Since the Ravens drafted C. J. Mosley in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Bynes arrived in training camp as a backup inside linebacker. Against Albert McClellan and Arthur Brown, Bynes competed for a job as a back-up inside linebacker. The Baltimore Ravens cut Bynes as part of their final roster cuts on September 2, 2014. The Baltimore Ravens signed Bynes to their practice squad on September 4, 2014.
Following injuries, Bynes was moved from the Ravens' practice squad to the Lions' active roster on September 22, 2014. Bynes was reunited with Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell, who was previously the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator. He was subsequently selected as a back-up linebacker for Ashlee Palmer and DeAndre Levy. Bynes made his first career interception off a pass by Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton during a 14–6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on November 16, 2014. He had 22 combined tackles (18 solo), a pass deflection, and an interceptor in 13 games and zero starts in the 2014 NFL season.
The Detroit Lions re-signed Bynes to a two-year, $1.81 million deal, which also includes a signing bonus of $250,000. Bynes tried to be a starting linebacker against Tahir Whitehead and rookie Kyle Van Noy throughout training camp. After DeAndre Levy sustained a hip injury during preparation, head coach Jim Caldwell named Bynes a starting outside linebacker to start the 2015 regular season. He began with Tahir Whitehead and Stephen Tulloch, a middle linebacker. During a 37–34 victory over the Chicago Bears, he had a season-high 11 combined tackles (nine solo) during Week 6. Bynes posted a career-high 82 combined tackles (56 solo), five pass deflections, and was credited with half a dismissal in 16 games and 11 starts in the 2015 season.
Since DeAndre Levy recovered from his injury, Bynes' first training camp was scheduled as a back-up linebacker. During the Lions' 30–14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in their second preseason game on August 18, 2016, Bynes sustained a knee injury. Bynes was put on injured reserve for the Detroit Lions on September 4, 2016, owing to his knee injury. After committing to an injury settlement, the Detroit Lions officially released Bynes on September 10, 2016.
After losing Kyle Van Noy to the New England Patriots on October 25, 2016, the Detroit Lions signed Bynes. Bynes was selected as a starting linebacker by head coach Jim Caldwell. During a 28-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints, he led the team to a season-high eight combined tackles (five solo) and broke up a pass. In nine games and eight starts, he had 38 combined tackles (26 solo) and four pass deflections.
In the NFC Wild Card Round, the Detroit Lions lost their second consecutive game and earned a Wild Card berth on January 7, 2017.
On August 5, 2017, the Arizona Cardinals announced Bynes' one-year, $775,000 contract, the league's veteran minimum. Bynes tried to work as a starting linebacker against Haason Reddick, Scooby Wright, Zaviar Gooden, and Philip Wheeler during training camp. Bruce Arians drafted Bynes as a backup inside linebacker for the 2017 season, behind Deone Bucannon and Karlos Dansby.
In the Cardinals' 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 25, 2017, Bynes scored a season-high nine combined tackles. During a 32-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, he tied his season-high of eight solo tackles for the first week. In the Cardinals' 12–7 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Bynes solo tackled deflected a pass and made his first career interception. Bynes made his second interception attempt in his career, off a pass attempt by Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota that was originally intended for tight end Delanie Walker but then returned it for a 25-yard gain in the fourth quarter. Bynes led bytes to two tackles before giving up in the fourth quarter of the Cardinals' 20-15 loss to the Washington Redskins due to an ankle injury on December 17, 2017. Due to a strained ankle, he was inactive for the next two games (Weeks 16-17). He had 36 combined tackles (31 solo), three pass deflections, one interceptor, and one intercept in 14 games and a single start during the 2017 NFL season.
The Arizona Cardinals signed Bynes to a three-year, $5.57 million deal, which includes a $1.25 million guarantee and a signing bonus of $1 million.
The Arizona Cardinals switched from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 defense. Bynes was supposed to start the training camp as the starting middle linebacker, but Scooby Wright received little support for the role. With outside linebackers Haasan Reddick and Deone Bucannon, head coach Steve Wilks named Bynes the starting middle linebacker for the season.
In the Arizona Cardinals' season-opener against the Washington Redskins, he got 11 combined tackles (eight solo) in their 24–6 loss. Before suffering a thumb injury in Week 12, he played 11 games before getting a thumb injury. On November 26, 2018, he was put on injured reserve.
Bynes was released by the Cardinals on March 5, 2019.
The Baltimore Ravens signed Bynes on October 2, 2019. Bynes intercepted a pass kicked by running back Jaylen Samuels in the 26–23 victory four days later during a week 5 match against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed Bynes to a one-year deal on March 25, 2020. He appeared in all 16 games in 2020, totaling a career-high 99 tackles, 1.0 sack, and two passes defensed.
The Carolina Panthers signed Bynes on August 11, 2021. Bynes was cut by the Panthers on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts.
Bynes was signed by the Panthers one day after being released by the Panthers, and the Baltimore Ravens practice squad was the Baltimore Ravens' one-day squad. Bynes was promoted to the active roster on September 28, 2021.
The Ravens re-signed Bynes to a one-year deal on April 8, 2022.