Josh Bynes is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams during his career. Bynes was born on August 24, 1989, in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, and attended Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, where he played football as a linebacker and running back.
After high school, Bynes attended Auburn University, where he played college football for the Auburn Tigers from 2007 to 2010. During his time at Auburn, Bynes was a key player on the team's defense, helping the Tigers win the 2010 BCS National Championship. He finished his college career with 238 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and three interceptions.
Bynes went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft but signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He spent his rookie season on the Ravens' practice squad before being promoted to the active roster in 2012. Bynes played in 10 games for the Ravens that season, recording 13 tackles and one sack. He also played in all four of the team's playoff games, including Super Bowl XLVII, which the Ravens won.
Bynes played for the Ravens for three seasons, from 2012 to 2014, before being released in 2015. He then signed with the Detroit Lions, where he played for two seasons, from 2015 to 2016. Bynes played in 29 games for the Lions, recording 129 tackles, two sacks, and one interception.
In 2017, Bynes signed with the Arizona Cardinals, where he played for four seasons, from 2017 to 2020. He played in 51 games for the Cardinals, recording 251 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two interceptions. Bynes was a key player on the Cardinals' defense during his time with the team, starting in 32 games and serving as a team captain in 2020.
Bynes was released by the Cardinals in March 2021 and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals later that month. He played in 11 games for the Bengals during the 2021 season, recording 47 tackles and one interception. Bynes was released by the Bengals in December 2021 and announced his retirement from the NFL shortly thereafter.
Overall, Bynes had a successful career in the NFL, playing for five different teams over 10 seasons. He was known for his toughness, leadership, and versatility as a linebacker, and was a key player on several successful teams throughout his career.
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