39 Facts About Josh McCown

1. Josh McCown might have the spirit of a young man, but he's still 39 in Earth years.

2. Josh McCown looked far from a 'spring chicken' for Jets.

3. Josh McCown is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

4. Josh McCown spent time as the scout team quarterback while at Marvin Ridge, with one player saying "I don't think anybody in the country had a better scout-team quarterback.

5. Josh McCown previously spent time as a volunteer quarterbacks coach for the Marvin Ridge High School Mavericks of Waxhaw, North Carolina.

6. On March 13, 2018, Josh McCown signed a one-year, $10 million contract to remain with the Jets.

7. On March 20, 2017, Josh McCown signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the New York Jets.

8. On February 7, 2017, Josh McCown was released by the Browns.

9. Josh McCown took several hard hits early in the third quarter, exacerbating his rib injury from the previous week.

10. Josh McCown became the first player in NFL history to record more than 450 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, a rushing touchdown, and no interceptions in one game.

11. On February 27, 2015, Josh McCown signed a three-year contract worth $14 million with the Cleveland Browns.

12. On March 12, 2014, Josh McCown signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

13. Josh McCown became the first Bears quarterback to score five touchdowns in a game since Jack Concannon in 1972.

14. Josh McCown started Week 12 against the St Louis Rams and completed a franchise-record 36 passes for 352 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

15. In the last four games, Josh McCown had thrown for 754 yards with five touchdowns, no interceptions and a 100.0 passer rating.

16. In Week 7 against the Washington Redskins, Josh McCown entered the game in the second quarter after Cutler suffered a groin injury.

17. In Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings, Josh McCown completed 15-of-20 passes for 160 yards with a touchdown and a pick with a 75.4 passer rating, but was sacked seven times.

18. Josh McCown threw twice, one of his throws for a 12-yard gain, and the other was intercepted.

19. On November 23, 2011, Josh McCown signed with the Chicago Bears, as a backup to Caleb Hanie, after an injury to starting quarterback Jay Cutler.

20. Josh McCown passed for 1,463 yards and 10 touchdowns with eight interceptions in eight games during the 2010 season.

21. Josh McCown was signed by the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League on August 3, 2010.

22. Josh McCown beat out Moore for the primary backup quarterback job in 2009.

23. On February 29, 2008, Josh McCown signed a two-year contract worth $6.25 million with the Miami Dolphins.

24. Josh McCown started the game, throwing for 73 yards, 1 touchdown, and 3 interceptions.

25. Josh McCown sprained his right foot in the first half of the Lions game and injured his right index finger on the final play of the game.

26. Josh McCown was involved in a quarterback competition with Daunte Culpepper and Andrew Walter to see who would be the Raiders starter for the 2007 season.

27. Josh McCown was Kitna's backup for all 16 games in 2006.

28. In March 2006, Josh McCown signed a two-year contract worth $6 million with the Detroit Lions, believing he would have the chance to start.

29. Josh McCown became the first Cardinals quarterback to throw for 350 yards in back-to-back games.

30. Josh McCown was then benched, with King replacing him as the team's starting quarterback.

31. Josh McCown was then promoted to starter and started the final three games of the season.

32. In 2003, Josh McCown was the backup to Jeff Blake for the first 13 games of the season.

33. Josh McCown played in two games in 2002, completing 7-of-18 passes for 66 yards with two interceptions.

34. Josh McCown had an impressive performance at the NFL Combine, which saw him post a 40-yard dash in the mid 4-second range, a 10-foot long jump, and a 38½-inch vertical jump.

35. Josh McCown played in the Senior Bowl and had a "strong game", completing 7 of 11 passes for 117 yards while rushing for a 12-yard touchdown.

36. Josh McCown transferred to be in an offense that threw more and to have a better chance to win.

37. Josh McCown was the first freshman to start at quarterback for the team since 1989.

38. Josh McCown was then a backup with the Chicago Bears from 2011 to 2013.

39. Josh McCown was then drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft and played for them for four seasons.