Washington Commanders · Linebacker · #48
Joshua Josephs
Joshua Josephs is a 22-year-old linebacker wearing #48 for the Washington Commanders. Draft: Round 5, pick 147 in 2026 by Washington. Contract: Signed through 2029.
PositionLinebacker
Number#48
Age22
Height6' 3"
Weight240 lbs
CollegeTennessee
ContractThru 2029
2026 cap$1M
StatusActive roster
Contract
| Year | Base | Signing bonus | Roster bonus | Guaranteed | Cap number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $885K | $132K | $0 | $0 | $1M |
| 2027 | $1.1M | $132K | $0 | $0 | $1.2M |
| 2028 | $1.2M | $132K | $0 | $0 | $1.3M |
| 2029 | $1.3M | $132K | $0 | $0 | $1.4M |
If Washington moved on now
| Move | Dead money | Cap savings |
|---|---|---|
| Cut before June 1 | $526K | $490K |
| Cut after June 1 | $132K | $885K |
| Trade before June 1 | $526K | $490K |
| Trade after June 1 | $132K | $885K |
Stats
2026 game log
| Date | Opp | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS | FUM | LST | FF | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | vs SEA | W 33-31 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20 | @ DAL | L 37-20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | @ PHI | L 24-22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Season | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Snap counts
Draft and combine
DraftRound 5, pick 147 in 2026 by Washington
CollegeTennessee
Entered NFL2026
ExperienceRookie
Combine (2026)
Height6-3
Weight242
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Joshua FAQ
What number does Joshua Josephs wear?
Joshua Josephs wears number 48 for the Washington Commanders.
How old is Joshua Josephs?
Joshua Josephs is 22 years old, born December 8, 2003.
When does Joshua Josephs's contract end?
Joshua Josephs is under contract with Washington through the 2029 season and is set to be a RFA after it. His 2026 cap number is $1,016,578.
When was Joshua Josephs drafted?
Joshua Josephs: Round 5, pick 147 in 2026 by Washington.
Where did Joshua Josephs play college football?
Joshua Josephs played college football at Tennessee.
