Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Josh Reynolds (American football)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 27, 2025

Discover the career path of Josh Reynolds (American football), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Josh Reynolds is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the New York Jets. He played college football at Texas A&M, where he established a record for the most receiving touchdowns in a season (13 in 2014). Reynolds was drafted into the NFL in the fourth round of the 2017 draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He has since continued his professional football career with the Jets.

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2013: Freshman season at Tyler Junior College

In 2013, as a freshman at Tyler Junior College, Reynolds had 782 yards on 44 catches and was named to the second-team all conference.

2014: Set school record at Texas A&M

In 2014, Josh Reynolds set a school record at Texas A&M for season receiving touchdowns with 13.

2014: First season at Texas A&M

In 2014, during his first season at Texas A&M, Reynolds set a Texas A&M Aggies season school record with 13 receiving touchdowns.

December 30, 2015: Career highs in Music City Bowl

On December 30, 2015, in the 2015 Music City Bowl against Louisville, Reynolds recorded career highs in receptions (11) and receiving yards (177).

2016: Finished college career at A&M.

In 2016, Josh Reynolds finished his college career with A&M with 12 receiving touchdowns and 1,039 receiving yards. He led the SEC in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns for the season.

June 21, 2017: Signed with the Los Angeles Rams

On June 21, 2017, Reynolds signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.

2017: Drafted by Los Angeles Rams

In 2017, Josh Reynolds was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2018: Increased role with the Rams

In 2018, Reynolds had an increased role in the offense for the Rams due to an injury to a teammate, starting eight games and finishing with 29 receptions for 402 yards and five touchdowns. The Rams made it to the Super Bowl LIII where Reynolds recorded three catches for 28 yards in a 13-3 loss against the New England Patriots.

2019: Played in London

In 2019, Reynolds caught three passes for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 24–10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Wembley Stadium in London.

2020: Career highs in receptions and yardage

In 2020, Reynolds set single-season career highs in receptions (52) and yardage (618) while starting 13 of 16 games for the Rams.

March 23, 2021: Signed with the Tennessee Titans

On March 23, 2021, Reynolds signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.

November 9, 2021: Waived by the Tennessee Titans

On November 9, 2021, Reynolds was waived by the Tennessee Titans.

November 10, 2021: Claimed by the Detroit Lions

On November 10, 2021, Reynolds was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.

March 9, 2022: Signed contract extension with the Lions

On March 9, 2022, Reynolds signed a two-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions.

2023: Played in all 17 regular season games

In 2023, Reynolds played in all 17 regular season games and also played in the Lions' NFC Wild Card and Divisional Round games. In the NFC Championship game, he dropped a catch on third-and-long, leading to a Detroit punt with the game tied. The Lions lost the game 31-34.

March 27, 2024: Signed with the Denver Broncos

On March 27, 2024, Reynolds signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos. However, later in the year he suffered a hand injury, was wounded in a shooting, and was eventually waived by the team.