Joe Webb
{{Short description|American football player (born 1986)}}
{{for|the Tennessee Walking Horse trainer|Joe Webb (horse trainer)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Joe Webb
| image = Joe Webb.JPG
| caption = Webb with the Carolina Panthers in 2016
| number = 14, 5, 19
| position = Quarterback
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|11|14}}
| birth_place = Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 231
| high_school = Wenonah {{nowrap|(Birmingham, Alabama)}}
| college = UAB (2005–2009)
| draftyear = 2010
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 199
| pastteams =
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2020}})
| status =
| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Passing yards
| statvalue1 = 888
| statvalue2 = 3–6
| statlabel3 = Passer rating
| statvalue3 = 63.1
| statlabel4 = Receiving yards
| statvalue4 = 74
| statlabel5 = Rushing yards
| statvalue5 = 326
| statlabel6 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 4
| statlabel7 = Return yards
| statvalue7 = 401
| pfr = W/WebbJo00
}}
Joseph Webb III{{Cite web |date=May 27, 2011|title=Getting to know… Joe Webb of the Minnesota Vikings | IMG Academy Blog |url=http://www.imgacademy.com/blog/2011-05-27/getting-know-joe-webb-minnesota-vikings |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111092639/http://www.imgacademy.com/latest-headlines/2011-05-27/getting-know-joe-webb-minnesota-vikings |archive-date=November 11, 2014 |access-date=January 7, 2013 |publisher=imgacademy.com/blog}} (born November 14, 1986) is an American former professional football quarterback. He also played as a wide receiver, kick returner and special teamer. After playing college football for the UAB Blazers, Webb was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft as a quarterback. He also played for the Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans and New York Giants. Webb holds the NFL record for most tackles by a quarterback with 21.
Early life
Born to Joseph and Wanda Webb, Joe Webb attended Ensley High School from 2001 to 2004.{{Cite web |last=Davenport |first=Fred |date=June 14, 2015 |title=Panthers QB Joe Webb returns home, inspires young Birmingham athletes |url=http://www.wvtm13.com/article/panthers-qb-joe-webb-returns-home-inspires-young-birmingham-athletes-1/3831087 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=WVTM |language=en |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412082134/https://www.wvtm13.com/article/panthers-qb-joe-webb-returns-home-inspires-young-birmingham-athletes-1/3831087 |url-status=live }} He transferred to Wenonah High School in 2004, where he was named honorable mention Class 5A All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |title=Former UAB star Joe Webb has one-of-a-kind 'passion for this game' |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/08/former_uab_star_joe_webb_has_o.html |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=AL.com |date=August 16, 2016 |language=en-US |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102094529/https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/08/former_uab_star_joe_webb_has_o.html |url-status=live }} While attending Wenonah, he led the team to the first round of state playoffs, eventually finishing third in the region. Webb set a school-record at Wenonah for touchdowns in one game, throwing four in a 415-yard passing performance. Webb also played basketball and baseball and was a member of the National Honor Society.{{Cite book |last=UAB Athletics Media Relations |title=2009 Blazers Football Media Guide |publisher=UAB |year=2009 |location=Birmingham, Alabama |pages=78–79 |type=Book}}
College career
Webb enrolled at UAB in 2005 and was redshirted for the 2005 season under head coach Watson Brown.{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-webb-2.html |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311011121/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-webb-2.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Watson Brown Coaching Record |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/coaches/watson-brown-1.html |access-date=April 9, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 21, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221221446/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/coaches/watson-brown-1.html |url-status=live }}
In 2006, Webb did not get an opportunity to play until the 11th game at Southern Miss, but he was able to start the final two games of the season. During the season finale at University of Central Florida, he connected on 33-of-51 passes (64.7 percent) for 426 yards with one touchdown pass, a season high for any Blazer quarterback that year.{{Cite web |title=2006 UAB Blazers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama-birmingham/2006.html |access-date=April 9, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410072848/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama-birmingham/2006.html |url-status=live }}
During the 2007 season, under new head coach Neil Callaway, Webb saw extensive action, playing as a wide receiver, starting seven games and finishing the season with 30 receptions for 459 yards with three touchdown catches.{{Cite web |title=Neil Callaway Coaching Record |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/coaches/neil-callaway-1.html |access-date=April 9, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410072209/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/coaches/neil-callaway-1.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2007 UAB Blazers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama-birmingham/2007.html |access-date=April 9, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409232709/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama-birmingham/2007.html |url-status=live }}
The 2008 season was Webb's first full season as UAB's quarterback, starting all 12 contests, where he passed the C-USA record for rushing yards by a quarterback in a single season with 1,021 yards.{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-webb-2/gamelog/2008/ |access-date=April 9, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410072017/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-webb-2/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live }} He was also ranked fourth in the nation for rushing yards for a quarterback.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}} He was voted a permanent season team captain by his Blazer teammates at the end of the season.{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb – Football |url=https://uabsports.com/sports/football/roster/joe-webb/1407 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=UAB Athletics |language=en |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502184248/https://uabsports.com/sports/football/roster/joe-webb/1407 |url-status=live }} As a junior, Webb became the first player in NCAA history to pass for more than 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 in consecutive seasons.{{Cite web |date=November 27, 2018 |title=Tyson Helton Introduced As WKU Head Football Coach |url=https://www.wbko.com/content/news/Tyson-Helton-Introduced-As-WKU-Head-Football-Coach-501389231.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=WBKO |language=en |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502184249/https://www.wbko.com/content/news/Tyson-Helton-Introduced-As-WKU-Head-Football-Coach-501389231.html |url-status=live }} Webb was ranked in the top 12 nationally of three statistical categories: total offense (5th), rushing (10th) and passing efficiency (12th).{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}
Webb finished his 2009 senior year season with 2,299 passing yards and 1,427 yards on the ground.{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-webb-2/gamelog/2009 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129004951/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-webb-2/gamelog/2009 |url-status=live }} He was named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year for 2009.{{Cite web |title=CUSA Offensive Player of the Year Winners |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/cusa-opoy.html |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
For his career, Webb had 5,771 passing yards and 2,774 rushing yards for a total of 8,545 offensive yards. He also registered 37 passing touchdowns, 24 rushing touchdowns and four receiving scores. Webb wasn't invited to the 2010 NFL combine.{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=March 19, 2010 |title=Draft prospect Joe Webb puts on a show |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2010/03/19/draft-prospect-joe-webb-puts-on-a-show/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502184247/https://www.denverpost.com/2010/03/19/draft-prospect-joe-webb-puts-on-a-show/ |url-status=live }}
Working out as a wide receiver at UAB Pro Day, some of Webb's numbers would have led other wide receivers' at the NFL combine. His vertical jump of {{Convert|42.5|in|cm}} was better than any turned in by a receiver, as was his standing long jump of {{convert|11|ft|5.5|in|m|2}}. Webb's bench press—21 reps at {{Convert|225|lb|kg}}—was the best at his position. Only one other receiver managed 20 reps at the same weight, according to UAB athletic department. Webb also ran the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds.{{Cite web |last=Hawes |first=Don |date=March 12, 2010 |title=Joe Webb impressive at UAB Pro Day workout | Alabama's 13 |url=http://www2.alabamas13.com/sports/2010/mar/12/joe_webb_impressive_at_uab_pro_day_workout-ar-399158/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310211747/http://www2.alabamas13.com/sports/2010/mar/12/joe_webb_impressive_at_uab_pro_day_workout-ar-399158/ |archive-date=March 10, 2012 |access-date=January 7, 2013 |website=Alabamas13}}
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="8"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing ! colspan="4"| Receiving | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Rec|Receptions}} | {{abbr|Yds|Receiving yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per reception}} | {{abbr|TD|Receiving touchdowns}} |
| 2006 | UAB
| 33 || 51 || 64.7 || 426 || 8.4 || 1 || 0 || 141.3 || 24 || 38 || 1.6 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2007 | UAB
| 65 || 117 || 55.6 || 679 || 5.8 || 5 || 1 || 116.7 || 67 || 288 || 4.3 || 1 || 30 || 459 || 15.3 || 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2008 | UAB
| 208 || 353 || 58.9 || 2,367 || 6.7 || 10 || 16 || 115.5 || 198 || 1,021 || 5.2 || 11 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2009 | UAB
| 162 || 271 || 59.8 || 2,299 || 8.5 || 21 || 8 || 150.7 || 227 || 1,427 || 6.3 || 11 || 2 || 12 || 6.0 || 1 | ||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-webb-2.html Career] || 468 || 792 || 59.1 || 5,771 || 7.3 || 37 || 25 || 129.4 || 516 || 2,774 || 5.4 || 24 || 32 || 471 || 14.7 || 4 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2 3/4
| weight = 223
| dash = 4.43
| ten split = 1.54
| twenty split = 2.55
| shuttle = 4.04
| cone drill = 6.71
| vertical = 42.5
| broad ft = 11
| broad in = 5
| bench = 21
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from UAB Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=77188&DraftYear=2010 |title=Joe Webb College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=July 14, 2024}}
}}
=Minnesota Vikings=
==2010 season==
File:Joe Webb at Vikings training camp 2011 (cropped).jpg
On April 24, 2010, Webb was selected by the Minnesota Vikings, 199th overall in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027180338/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |url-status=live }} He was originally drafted as a quarterback/wide receiver prospect, but then head coach Brad Childress announced that Webb would exclusively play quarterback for the Vikings.{{Cite web |last=Hartman |first=Sid |date=January 1, 2011 |title=Childress put faith in Webb, and it pays |url=https://www.startribune.com/childress-put-faith-in-webb-and-it-pays/112757989/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Star Tribune |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502184305/https://www.startribune.com/childress-put-faith-in-webb-and-it-pays/112757989/ |url-status=live }}
Webb's National Football League (NFL) debut was against the Buffalo Bills on December 5, 2010. He took the opening kickoff – becoming the first Vikings quarterback to return a kickoff – before leaving the game with a hamstring injury.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers: Joe Webb |url=http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Joe-Webb/WEB212765 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014050239/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Joe-Webb/WEB212765 |archive-date=October 14, 2017 |access-date=January 17, 2016 |website=Carolina Panthers}}{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=December 8, 2010 |title=Hamstring permitting, this could be the week Vikings fans get a good look at Joe Webb |url=https://www.twincities.com/2010/12/08/hamstring-permitting-this-could-be-the-week-vikings-fans-get-a-good-look-at-joe-webb/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Twin Cities |language=en-US |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502184246/https://www.twincities.com/2010/12/08/hamstring-permitting-this-could-be-the-week-vikings-fans-get-a-good-look-at-joe-webb/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings – December 5th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012050min.htm |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421170352/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012050min.htm |url-status=live }}
Webb made his professional debut at quarterback on December 13, 2010, against the New York Giants. He completed two-of-five attempts for eight yards and also had a 16-yard run.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings – December 13th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012130min.htm |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111094619/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012130min.htm |url-status=live }}
Webb rushed for his first professional touchdown as quarterback on December 20, 2010, against the Chicago Bears in Minnesota. Filling in for an injured Brett Favre, he completed 15-of-26 passes for 129 yards, with two interceptions; he also had six rushing attempts for 38 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – December 20th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012200min.htm |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129005914/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012200min.htm |url-status=live }}
On December 28, 2010, Webb made his first career start, against the Philadelphia Eagles. Scoring one rushing touchdown and throwing for 195 yards, he was 17-of-26 with no interceptions. Initially projected to lose by two touchdowns, the Vikings pulled off an upset win, 24–14.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles – December 28th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012280phi.htm |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129005917/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012280phi.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |year=2010 |title=Webb's first start a winner as Vikings stun Eagles |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010122800/2010/REG16/vikings@eagles/recap |access-date=January 5, 2010 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=December 30, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101230231202/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010122800/2010/REG16/vikings@eagles/recap |url-status=live }} In the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions, he finished with 145 passing yards and an interception in the 20–13 loss.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – January 2nd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101020det.htm |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129005910/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101020det.htm |url-status=live }}
==2011 season==
During the 2011 season, Webb was used occasionally as part of a "blazer package" specially designed for his unique skillset.{{Cite web |last=Lillehei |first=J. C. |date=December 22, 2011 |title=The Joe Webb Conundrum |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/994975-the-joe-webb-conundrum |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307033236/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/994975-the-joe-webb-conundrum |url-status=live }}
In the Vikings' week 14 game against the Detroit Lions, starting quarterback Christian Ponder was benched early in the third quarter after throwing three interceptions and fumbling once. Webb entered the game with a 31–14 deficit, and proceeded to bring the team back and nearly achieve a victory, throwing his first professional touchdown pass and rushing for 109 yards including a 65-yard touchdown run (a franchise record for quarterbacks, and the longest run of his career). His 109 rushing yards set a franchise record for most rushing yards in a game by a quarterback. Webb's efforts ultimately led to a 1st and goal situation at the one-yard line with nine seconds in the game and a score of 34–28. On the final play, Webb fumbled the ball ending the game.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – December 11th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112110det.htm |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129080128/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112110det.htm |url-status=live }}
On December 24, 2011, against the Washington Redskins, Webb came in after Ponder left the game with a concussion. Webb was 4-of-5 for 84 yards and two touchdowns for a perfect 158.3 passer rating; he rushed for another touchdown. He led the team to a 33–26 victory at Washington.{{Cite web |last=Hutchins |first=Andy |date=December 24, 2011 |title=Christian Ponder Injury: Vikings QB Leaves Game With Concussion |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/12/24/2659775/christian-ponder-injury-concussion |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=SBNation.com |language=en |archive-date=August 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807043741/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/12/24/2659775/christian-ponder-injury-concussion |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins – December 24th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112240was.htm |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129140417/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112240was.htm |url-status=live }}
Overall, in the 2011 season, Webb finished with 376 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, two interceptions, 154 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2011 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129080118/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2011 |url-status=live }}
==2012 season==
During the 2012 season, Webb had his roles limited as he was not used as a quarterback in the regular season. On January 5, 2013, Webb was named the starting quarterback for the Vikings' Wild Card Round game against the Green Bay Packers after Christian Ponder was sidelined with an elbow injury. Webb finished with 11 completions on 30 attempts with 180 passing yards and one touchdown in a losing effort.{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=January 5, 2013 |title=Christian Ponder inactive for Vikings, Joe Webb to start |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/christian-ponder-inactive-for-vikings-joe-webb-to-start-0ap1000000122464 |access-date=January 5, 2013 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107041658/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000122464/article/joe-webb-starts-for-vikings-christian-ponder-inactive |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – January 5th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301050gnb.htm |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811183115/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301050gnb.htm |url-status=live }}
==2013 season==
With the signing of Matt Cassel on March 14, Vikings coach Leslie Frazier mentioned that Webb may be given consideration to play other positions besides quarterback. "(Webb) is such a talented athlete that we want to make sure that we're doing the right thing by him and our team, as well." said Frazier, "That's something we'll continue to discuss as we go forward." It was confirmed on May 15 that Webb had been informed of his switch to wide receiver.{{Cite web |last=Copeland |first=Kareem |date=April 14, 2013 |title=Joe Webb will switch to wideout for Minnesota Vikings |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/joe-webb-will-switch-to-wideout-for-minnesota-vikings-0ap1000000159677 |access-date=April 14, 2013 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=April 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130415201909/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000159677/article/joe-webb-will-switch-to-wideout-for-minnesota-vikings |url-status=live }} Frazier showed interest in having Webb play quarterback again when Josh Freeman and Christian Ponder were injured. Webb later said in a press conference that he had no desire to play quarterback again for the Vikings. In 2013, Webb caught five passes for 33 yards.{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2013 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129005901/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2013 |url-status=live }}
=Carolina Panthers=
File:Cam Newton, Joe Webb Dec 2016.jpg in 2016]]
On March 21, 2014, Webb signed with the Carolina Panthers. Even though he previously said in 2013 that he had no intention of playing as a quarterback again, he was the third string quarterback on the Panthers depth chart. However, he did not throw a pass while with Panthers, but was occasionally used as a wide receiver.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Max |date=March 21, 2014 |title=Panthers sign CB Cason, WR Underwood, QB Webb |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-CB-Cason-WR-Underwood-QB-Webb/efc69fab-4610-48f7-8990-cbe9b6afd9e8 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810130246/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-CB-Cason-WR-Underwood-QB-Webb/efc69fab-4610-48f7-8990-cbe9b6afd9e8 |archive-date=August 10, 2017 |website=Panthers.com}} However, his predominant role with the Panthers was returning kickoffs.{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb Stats |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13484/joe-webb |access-date=January 17, 2016 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures}}{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2014 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129005902/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2014 |url-status=live }}
In the 2015 season, Webb continued his role as a kick returner for the Panthers.{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2015 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129080109/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2015 |url-status=live }}
On January 3, 2016, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Webb recovered Buccaneer Bobby Rainey's fumble.{{Cite web |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Newton, Panthers beat Bucs 38–10, clinch NFC's No. 1 seed |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/400791610 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921175123/http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/400791610 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – January 3rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601030car.htm |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114023341/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601030car.htm |url-status=live }}
On February 7, 2016, Webb was part of the Panthers team that played in Super Bowl 50. In the game, he was the team's kick returner as the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |access-date=September 2, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |archive-date=September 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913192301/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |url-status=live }}
On September 2, 2017, Webb was released by the Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920201032/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51 |archive-date=September 20, 2017 |website=Panthers.com}}
=Buffalo Bills=
On September 4, 2017, Webb was signed by the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Chris |date=September 4, 2017 |title=Bills sign QB Joe Webb |url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-QB-Joe-Webb/afcc4205-433c-4dd5-ab9c-83baa3a49204 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141117/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-QB-Joe-Webb/afcc4205-433c-4dd5-ab9c-83baa3a49204 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |website=BuffaloBills.com}} Webb played in the wildcat formation and on special teams for the Bills throughout the 2017 season. He also played as quarterback in the third quarter, fourth quarter and overtime of a snowy game against the Indianapolis Colts on December 10 after Nathan Peterman suffered a concussion.{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=December 10, 2017 |title=Bills QB Nathan Peterman injured, replaced by Joe Webb |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2017/12/10/16758958/nathan-peterman-injury-joe-webb-quarterback-buffalo-bills |access-date=December 10, 2017 |website=SBNation.com |archive-date=December 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210220451/https://www.sbnation.com/2017/12/10/16758958/nathan-peterman-injury-joe-webb-quarterback-buffalo-bills |url-status=live }} The Bills won in overtime by a score of 13–7.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Chris |date=December 10, 2017 |title=Bills slip past Colts in overtime |url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-slip-past-Colts-in-overtime/88df2653-40bd-4d84-88e6-1f5fd2b733cd |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318043318/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-slip-past-Colts-in-overtime/88df2653-40bd-4d84-88e6-1f5fd2b733cd |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |access-date=December 10, 2017 |website=BuffaloBills.com}}{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills – December 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712100buf.htm |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320190945/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712100buf.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Joe Webb 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2017 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129080123/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00/gamelog/2017 |url-status=live }}
=Houston Texans=
On April 5, 2018, Webb signed with the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |date=April 5, 2018 |title=TRANSACTION: Texans sign QB Joe Webb III |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTION-Texans-sign-QB-Joe-Webb-III/860692a5-4422-424c-bc5b-93f09fdce4ae |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408055955/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTION-Texans-sign-QB-Joe-Webb-III/860692a5-4422-424c-bc5b-93f09fdce4ae |archive-date=April 8, 2018 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} Webb was cut by the team on September 1, but was re-signed the next day with a one-year, $915,000 contract.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=September 2, 2018 |title=Texans re-sign QB Joe Webb |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-re-sign-QB-Joe-Webb-13200586.php |access-date=September 8, 2018 |website=Houston Chronicle |archive-date=September 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909073850/https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-re-sign-QB-Joe-Webb-13200586.php |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=September 6, 2018 |title=Texans QB Joe Webb: 'It feels good to be back' |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-QB-Joe-Webb-It-feels-good-to-be-back-13209884.php |access-date=September 8, 2018 |website=Houston Chronicle |archive-date=September 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909112116/https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-QB-Joe-Webb-It-feels-good-to-be-back-13209884.php |url-status=live }}
On March 21, 2019, Webb re-signed with the Texans.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=March 21, 2019 |title=Joe Webb back to Texans on one-year deal |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/21/joe-webb-back-to-texans-on-one-year-deal/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322135009/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/21/joe-webb-back-to-texans-on-one-year-deal/ |url-status=live }} On August 31, 2019, Webb was placed on injured reserve.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Texans place Joe Webb on injured reserve in busy day of moves |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/31/texans-place-joe-webb-on-injured-reserve-in-busy-day-of-moves/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports |archive-date=October 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011115015/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/31/texans-place-joe-webb-on-injured-reserve-in-busy-day-of-moves/ |url-status=live }}
=Detroit Lions=
On September 23, 2020, Webb was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad as a wide receiver.{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |date=September 23, 2020 |title=Detroit Lions sign QB/WR Joe Webb, OL Marcus Martin to practice squad |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/9/23/21452368/detroit-lions-sign-joe-webb-marcus-martin-practice-squad |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Pride Of Detroit |publisher=SB Nation |language=en |archive-date=July 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702102452/https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/9/23/21452368/detroit-lions-sign-joe-webb-marcus-martin-practice-squad |url-status=live }} He was released on October 20.{{Cite news |last=Schlitt, Erik |date=October 20, 2020 |title=Detroit Lions have released WR/QB Joe Webb from the practice squad |work=USAToday.com |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/20/detroit-lions-have-released-wr-qb-joe-webb-from-the-practice-squad/ |access-date=November 1, 2020 |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101021744/https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/20/detroit-lions-have-released-wr-qb-joe-webb-from-the-practice-squad/ |url-status=live }}
=New York Giants=
On December 8, 2020, Webb was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Giants sign Niko Lalas to active roster, Joe Webb to practice squad |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/08/giants-sign-niko-lalas-to-active-roster-joe-webb-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US |archive-date=December 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208232154/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/08/giants-sign-niko-lalas-to-active-roster-joe-webb-to-practice-squad/ |url-status=live }} On December 19, 2020, Webb was promoted to the active roster.{{Cite web |last=Somma |first=Vinny |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Giants Add 2 Quarterbacks, 3 Defensive Backs to Active Roster |url=https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-giants/sign-joe-webb-thorson-qb-db-cb/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Heavy.com |language=en-US |archive-date=October 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023135140/https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-giants/sign-joe-webb-thorson-qb-db-cb/ |url-status=live }} On January 2, 2021, Webb was waived by the Giants,{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=January 2, 2021 |title=LB Kyler Fackrell & DB Madre Harper activated, FB Eli Penny to IR among roster moves |url=https://www.giants.com/news/lb-kyler-fackrell-db-madre-harper-activated-fb-eli-penny-to-ir-among-roster-move |access-date=February 15, 2021 |website=Giants.com |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012615/https://www.giants.com/news/lb-kyler-fackrell-db-madre-harper-activated-fb-eli-penny-to-ir-among-roster-move |url-status=live }} and signed a reserve/future contract with the team six days later.{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2021 |title=Giants sign QB Joe Webb to reserve/future contract |url=https://www.giants.com/news/joe-webb-signed-reserve-future-contract-giants-2020 |access-date=February 16, 2021 |website=Giants.com |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012611/https://www.giants.com/news/joe-webb-signed-reserve-future-contract-giants-2020 |url-status=live }} On May 18, 2021, Webb was released by the Giants.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=May 19, 2021 |title=Giants claim RB Ryquell Armstead from Jaguars; QB Joe Webb waived |url=https://www.giants.com/news/ryquell-armstead-jacksonville-jaguars-joe-webb-corey-clement |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Giants.com |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127135756/https://www.giants.com/news/ryquell-armstead-jacksonville-jaguars-joe-webb-corey-clement |url-status=live }}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} ! colspan="8"| Passing ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="5"| Kick return | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per passing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest rush}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Rec|Receptions}} | {{abbr|Yds|Receiving yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per reception}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest reception}} | {{abbr|TD|Receiving touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Ret|Kick returns}} | {{abbr|Yds|Kick return yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per kick return}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest kick return}} | {{abbr|TD|Kick return touchdowns}} |
| 2010 | MIN
| 5 || 54 || 89 || 60.7 || 477 || 5.4 || 0 || 3 || 60.9 || 18 || 120 || 6.7 || 16 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 30 || 30.0 || 30 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | MIN
| 11 || 34 || 63 || 54.0 || 376 || 6.0 || 3 || 2 || 74.6 || 22 || 154 || 7.0 || 65 || 2 || 1 || 9 || 9.0 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | MIN
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 1 || −1 || −1.0 || −1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | MIN
| 16 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 5 || 33 || 6.6 || 15 || 0 || 1 || 9 || 9.0 || 9 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | CAR
| 7 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 16|| 16.0 || 16 || 0 || 2 || 53 || 26.5 || 27 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | CAR
| 16 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 1 || −1 || −1.0 || −1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 178 || 22.3 || 27 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | CAR
| 14 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 3.0 || 3 || 0 || 6 || 131 || 21.8 || 37 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | BUF
| 16 || 2 || 7 || 28.6 || 35 || 5.0 || 0 || 1 || 8.3 || 8 || 54 || 6.8 || 22 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | HOU
| 16 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | NYG
| 2 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WebbJo00.htm Career] || 104 || 90 || 159 || 56.6 || 888 || 5.6 || 3 || 6 || 63.1 || 50 || 326 || 6.5 || 65 || 4 || 10 || 74 || 7.6 || 16 || 0 || 18 || 401 || 22.3 || 37 || 0 |
Boxing
Joe Webb made his professional boxing debut at Bartow Arena on Saturday, August 5, 2023. It resulted in a majority draw.{{cite web |last1=Irvine |first1=Steve |title=Former UAB and NFL quarterback Joe Webb continues his transition into another professional sport |url=https://1819news.com/news/item/former-uab-and-nfl-quarterback-joe-webb-continues-his-transition-into-another-professional-sport |website=1819 News |access-date=13 August 2023 |date=16 May 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Congdon |first1=Johnny |title=Joe Webb III receives hero's welcome inside Bartow Arena boxing event |url=https://abc3340.com/sports/uab/joe-webb-iii-receives-heros-welcome-inside-bartow-arena-boxing-event |website=WBMA |access-date=13 August 2023 |language=en |date=5 August 2023}}
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