The New England Patriots signed Memphis Showboats defensive lineman Josiah Bronson on Sunday. The Showboats will retain Bronson’s rights should he return to the UFL.
Josiah Bronson is six foot three and weighs 295 pounds. The 27-year-old from Kent, Washington, signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He also spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.
Then Bronson signed with the Miami Dolphins on September 5, 2022, and spent the season on the practice squad. In 2023, Bronson made six tackles (4 solo, 2 assists) in three preseason games. The Dolphins released him on August 28, 2023.
Bronson signed with the Memphis Showboats on December 26, 2023. In 2024, he made 12 tackles (9 solo, 3 assists), two tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and one pass breakup in 10 games.
Collegiately, Bronson started at Temple University (2015-16) but a knee injury sidelined him for the season in 2015. Then, he transferred to Washington (2018-20) with 42 tackles (25 solo, 17 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and fumble recovery in 29 games for the Huskies.
