Joe Fishback

Joe Fishback
No. 29, 36, 46
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1967-11-29) November 29, 1967
Knoxville, Tennessee
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school: Austin-East (TN)
College: Carson-Newman
Undrafted: 1990
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 45
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Joe Fishback (born November 29, 1967 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Carson-Newman University.

Early years

Fishback attended Austin-East High School, where he earned All-state honors in both football and baseball.

He accepted a football scholarship from Carson-Newman University, where he was a 3-year starter. As a senior, he was the runner up in the NAIA's Player of the Year voting and was named Conference "Defensive Player of the Year".

He was a part of the NAIA Division I Champions in 1986, 1988 and 1989. He finished his college career with 293 tackles, 11 interceptions (3 returned for touchdowns) and a 21.6-yard average on 7 punt returns (2 returned for touchdowns).

In 2013, he was inducted into the Carson-Newman Athletic Hall of Fame.[1]

Professional career

New York Giants

Fishback was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants after the 1990 NFL Draft. He injured his back in the third preseason game and was placed on the injured reserve list, with a transverse process fracture on August 27.[2] He was released in November.

Atlanta Falcons (First stint)

On September 4, 1991, the Atlanta Falcons signed him to their practice squad.[3] He was promoted to the active roster on November 16.[4] He played in 14 games as a reserve defensive back, posting 5 defensive tackles, 24 special teams tackles (led the team), partially blocked a punt, returned a fumble for a touchdown and returned 3 kickoffs for 29 yards. He was named the Falcons "Special Teams Player of the Week" 6 times. He was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate at the end of the season.

New York Jets

On March 13, 1992, he signed in Plan B free agency with the New York Jets.[5] He appeared in the first five games, collecting 4 special teams tackles. He was cut on October 20.[6]

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

On November 3, 1992, he signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Falcons. He appeared in the final 7 games, making 7 defensive tackles and 8 special teams tackles. On August 23, 1993, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a sprained neck.[7] He was released on October 4.

Dallas Cowboys

On October 13, 1993, he signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.[8] He played mainly on special teams and registered 12 special teams tackles (tied for sixth on the team).[9] He suffered a sprained right knee in the tenth game against the Phoenix Cardinals and was declared inactive for the next 5 contests. He was a part of the Super Bowl XXVIII Championship team. He was released on November 30, 1994.

Denver Broncos

In 1995, he was signed as a free agent by the Denver Broncos. He was released on August 22.[10]

Personal life

Born to Shirley Battle and Joe Fishback, Sr., he is married to Irish Howard, who is the Publisher of I Weekly Magazine.

References

  1. ↑ "Barger, Cannon, Fishback, Isom and Julian enter C-N Athletics Hall of Fame". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Jets Make Big Changes; Giants Simply Trim; Morris and Anderson Survive Roster Cuts". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Jets Sign Fishback". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Ancient History? Burkett Says Yes". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Both sides seek special delivery". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
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