JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
JOSHUA BLEDSOE
Joshuah Bledsoe, New England Patriots, Safety 2015: Was a first-team all-district selection as a junior
Clears injury report Wednesday Bledsoe (groin) was not listed on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Bledsoe fully participated in New England's first practice of the week after being ruled inactive ahead of last Sunday's loss to Green Bay. The second-year safety made his professional debut in Week 3, playing just five defensive snaps. Bledsoe could see increased usage against Detroit this Sunday if safeties Kyle Dugger (knee) and Adrian Phillips (ribs) are unable to suit up.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Bledsoe (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Bledsoe made his NFL debut last week against Baltimore, playing five defensive snaps behind safeties Devin McCourty, Adrian Phillips and Jabrill Peppers. While the exact nature and severity of his groin issue are still unknown, the 2021 sixth-round pick's next chance to suit up will come against the Lions on Oct. 9.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Sunday Bledsoe (groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact Bledsoe should make his NFL debut as he is no longer on the team's inactive roster. The 2021 sixth-round pick missed the entirety of last year's campaign sue to an offseason wrist surgery. With Jabrill Peppers and Devin McCourty above him on the free safety depth chart, Bledsoe will compete for a depth role in New England.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Bledsoe (groin) is questionable for Week 3 against the Ravens.
Impact After logging limited practices three days in a row, Bledsoe remains a question mark for Sunday's contest. The rookie is yet to make his NFL debut
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adrian Phillips travels with Patriots, Joshuah Bledsoe ruled out for game Adrian Phillips still has a chance to play on Sunday, while Joshuah Bledsoe is being ruled out.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Joshuah Bledsoe frees football away from Stephen Sullivan for Patriots fumble recovery New England Patriots safety Joshuah Bledsoe frees football away from Stephen Sullivan for Patriots fumble recovery.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • NFL.COM
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Second-Year Safety Joshuah Bledsoe Standing out at Patriots Camp Bledsoe is an early standout after a strong first week at Training Camp.
JULY 30, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
Working with scout team Bledsoe played scout-team safety and cornerback in 11-on-11 drills during the Patriots' minicamp in June, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact Bledsoe did work with New England's second-team defense during 7-on-7 drills, but he appears to fit into a fringe role at this point of the offseason. The 2021 sixth-round pick finished his rookie season on injured reserve after missing the majority of the year due to an offseason wrist surgery. Bledsoe has yet to make his NFL debut and likely will have to fight for a roster spot heading into his sophomore campaign.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joshuah Bledsoe 6/8: "I feel pretty good" Patriots safety Joshuah Bledsoe addresses the media on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022.
JUNE 8, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
Three 2021 draft picks could give Patriots defense a boost next season - The Boston Globe Linebacker Cameron McGrone, linebacker Ronnie Perkins, and safety Joshuah Bledsoe all served de facto redshirt seasons as rookies.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Heads to IR Bledsoe (calf) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Impact The Patriots made the move to clear a spot for Harvey Langi (undisclosed/knee) to rejoin the active roster. As a result, Bledsoe will not make his NFL debut in the regular season but could return for part of the playoffs.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Week 16 Bledsoe (calf) has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bledsoe has missed the entire season due to a wrist injury that he suffered at the Senior Bowl. While it appeared that he would be ready to make his professional debut, Bledsoe is now plagued by a calf injury. He logged full practices to begin the week, so it's likely that he picked up the issue during one of those sessions.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from NFI list Bledsoe (wrist) was activated from the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.
Impact Bledsoe underwent offseason surgery but is now ready to make his NFL debut. The rookie sixth-round pick figures to fill a depth role for New England now that he's healthy.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Designated to return Bledsoe (wrist) was designated to return from the non-football injury list Tuesday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Bledsoe was selected in the sixth-round of the 2021 Draft out of Missouri and was injured in the Senior Bowl. He underwent surgery in the offseason and was placed on the non-football injury list on July 21. Now that he's been designated for return, he has a 21-day window to be added to the active roster or he'll miss the rest of the season. Bledsoe will continue to work to make his NFL debut in the 2021 campaign.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to reserve/NFI list The Patriots placed Bledsoe (wrist) on the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday.
Impact Bledsoe continues to rehab from offseason wrist surgery relating to an injury he suffered during the Senior Bowl. Now, the rookie sixth-round pick will be forced to miss at least the first six weeks of the season.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to non-football injury list The Patriots placed Bledsoe (wrist) on the Non-Football Injury list Wednesday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Impact Bledsoe underwent surgery during the offseason after suffering a wrist injury at the Senior Bowl, and he's not yet fully recovered. The rookie sixth-round pick is expected to compete for a depth role in the New England secondary when healthy.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots 'Got A Steal' On Joshuah Bledsoe According To His College Coach Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz offered his thoughts on Patriots rookie safety Joshuah Bledsoe, who could be a steal in the sixth round.
JULY 1, 2021 • NESN.COM
Recovering from surgery Bledsoe (wrist) was seen sporting a sling last week after his offseason surgery, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.
Impact Bledsoe was injured during a collision in the Senior Bowl which caused him to miss his pro-day workouts. The timetable for the 2021 sixth-round pick to return is still unknown.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
