Dwayne Joseph (born June 2, 1972) is an

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executive and former player who is the director of pro scouting for the

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of the

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(NFL).

Playing career

College

Joseph was a

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in his college career, and was the captain of the Syracuse Orange football team in his senior year.

National Football League

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted, Joseph played for the Bears from 1994 to 1996. He spent much of his rookie season with the

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. In 1995, Joseph recorded his first career interception in his pro debut. He eventually played in all 16 games, and started one. During the 1995 season, Joseph recorded two interceptions, four passes defended, and a forced fumble. He spent the 1996 season on injured reserve, and was released in training camp a year later.

Executive career

Chicago Bears

Three years after his playing career ended, Joseph was hired by the Bears to be the Coordinator of Player Programs, and was promoted to Director of Player Development in 2001.

Miami Dolphins

In 2004, Joseph was hired as a pro scout for the

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. In 2005, Joseph became the Dolphins representative at the NFL-

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Program for Managers. In 2007, Joseph became the Dolphins assistant director of pro personnel.

Chicago Bears (second stint)

In 2012, Joseph was hired by new Bears general manager

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as assistant director of pro scouting. On May 6, 2013, Joseph was promoted to assistant director of pro personnel.

Philadelphia Eagles

Joseph was hired as the director of pro personnel of

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in May 2015. Joseph won his first Super Bowl when the Eagles defeated the

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Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders

In 2019, Joseph was hired by the

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as their director of pro scouting.

Personal life

Joseph attended college at

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, and earned his undergraduate degree in human development, along with a

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in education leadership at

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. Father to Damien Joseph who goes to St. Augustine Prep and lives in Mullica Hill, 16 years old.

References

External links

Chicago Bears bio

Bio
on

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