Josh Bidwell facts for kids

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Josh Bidwell

Bidwell in 2011
No. 9, 6
Position:	Punter
Personal information
Born:	(1976-03-13) March 13, 1976 (age 49) Winston, Oregon, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Douglas (Winston)
College:	Oregon
NFL Draft:	1999 / Round: 4 / Pick: 133
Career history
Green Bay Packers (1999–2003) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004–2009) Washington Redskins (2010)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Pro (2005) Pro Bowl (2005) Second-team All-American (1998) First-team All-Pac-10 (1998)
Career NFL statistics
Punts: 742 Punt yards: 31,710 Average punt: 42.7
Player stats at PFR

Joshua John Bidwell (born March 13, 1976) is a former American football player. He played as a punter for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). A punter is a special player who kicks the ball far down the field to the other team.

Josh played college football for the Oregon Ducks before joining the NFL. He was chosen by the Green Bay Packers in the 1999 NFL draft. This is when NFL teams pick new players from college. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Redskins. In 2005, he was picked for the Pro Bowl, which is a special game where the best players from each season get to play.

Josh Bidwell's NFL Journey

Josh Bidwell had a long and successful career in the NFL. He played for three different teams during his 12 years in the league. Let's look at his time with each team.

Playing for the Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers picked Josh Bidwell in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft. This meant they saw a lot of potential in him. In 2000, he became the main punter for the team. He stayed with the Packers for several seasons, showing his skills in kicking the football.

Time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In 2004, Josh signed a contract to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He quickly became a key player for them. After the 2005 season, he was chosen for the Pro Bowl. This is a big honor for any NFL player. It means he was one of the best punters in the league that year.

In 2009, Josh had a hip injury. Because of this, he was placed on "injured reserve." This means a player is hurt and cannot play for a while. He left the Buccaneers in 2010.

His Final Season with the Redskins

Josh Bidwell then signed with the Washington Redskins in 2010. He played for them for one season. After that, he was released from the team in 2011, marking the end of his professional football career.

Josh Bidwell played in 148 NFL games during his career. He punted the ball 742 times for a total of 31,710 yards. His average punt distance was 42.7 yards. He was known for his strong leg and ability to kick the ball far down the field.