26 Facts About Josh Kline

Josh Kline was born on December 29,1989 and is a former American football offensive guard.

Josh Kline grew up in Mason, Ohio and graduated from William Mason High School in 2008.

Josh Kline was an offensive lineman in football, playing tackle and center, earning second-team All-Greater Miami Conference honors as the Comets' center his senior year.

Josh Kline was recruited by Mid-American Conference schools and chose to attend Kent State in Kent, Ohio.

Josh Kline had private pre-draft workouts with the New England Patriots as well as the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders.

Josh Kline was inserted into the lineup and played most of the game at left guard, with starting left guard Logan Mankins shifting to left tackle.

However, after a subpar performance in that game, Josh Kline was on the inactive roster for the regular season opener against the Miami Dolphins.

Josh Kline was returned to the inactive list for their next three games.

Josh Kline remained on the active roster through the regular season finale against the Buffalo Bills, starting one of those games, and finishing with 12 regular season games played in 2014.

Josh Kline made his first postseason start January 18,2015 in the AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts following an injury to rookie center Bryan Stork, which resulted in guard Ryan Wendell moving to center and Josh Kline at right guard.

Josh Kline was one of two Patriots who was active but did not play any snaps.

Josh Kline was in the lineup for 54 of 61 offensive plays.

Josh Kline missed two games due to a shoulder injury.

Josh Kline underwent shoulder surgery after the completion of the 2015 season.

On September 7,2016, Josh Kline was released by the Patriots.

On September 8,2016, Josh Kline was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans.

Josh Kline went on to start the rest of the season at right guard to help spearhead a ground game that ran for more than 136 yards per game, good for third in the league.

The offensive line was rated fifth-best in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus, with Josh Kline scoring a 75.8 rating, number 22 among NFL guards.

On March 14,2018, Josh Kline signed a four-year contract extension with the Tennessee Titans.

On March 15,2019, Josh Kline was released by the Titans.

On March 20,2019, Josh Kline signed a three-year $15.75 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

Josh Kline was immediately named a starter for the 2019 season.

Josh Kline started the Vikings' first three games; missed the fourth game due to a concussion; started game 5; then he missed game 6 with a foot injury.

On March 18,2020, Josh Kline was released by the Vikings.

On July 28,2021, Josh Kline announced his retirement from the NFL.

Josh Kline married his wife, Natalie, on April 9,2016, in Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands.