Josh Blackwell

Completed his first season in the NFL in 2022
Originally signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent
Played in 15 games, totaling 12 tackles (8 solo) and 11 tackles on special teams along with a forced fumble and fumble recovery

2022 SEASON (Bears):

Saw his first NFL game action in Week 1 vs. San Francisco, taking snaps primarily with the special teams unit
Logged the first tackle of his NFL career in Week 2 with a solo tackle on special teams at the Packers
Played on special teams in the Week 3 victory vs. Houston
In Week 4 at New York, recorded the first Bears turnover of the game after he punched the ball loose from Giants punt returner Richie James and scooped up the fumble with 4:02 remaining in the second quarter
Was both the first forced fumble and fumble recovery of his career
Also logged a tackle on special teams
Had two assists on special teams at Minnesota in Week 5
Played on special teams against Washington in Week 6
Registered a tackle on special teams against the Patriots in Week 7
Featured on special teams against the Cowboys in Week 8
Played on over half the special teams snaps in Week 9 vs. Miami
Played 66% of the snaps on special teams against Detroit in Week 10
Contributed on special teams in the Bears' Week 11 contest at Atlanta, recording two special teams tackles
Finished with an assist on special teams in Week 12 vs. New York
Made the first start of his professional career against the Packers in Week 13, finishing with four solo tackles, one of which came on special teams
Registered a solo tackle on special teams in Week 15 vs. Philadelphia
Contributed four combined tackles (two solo) vs. the Bills in Week 16
Had four combined tackles (two solo) in Week 17 at Detroit

*Courtesy ChicagoBears.com