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Sebastian Joseph-Day

Sebastian Joseph-Day (born March 21, 1995) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. He has previously played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams (with whom he won Super Bowl LVI), Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, and Tennessee Titans.

Sebastian Joseph-Day
Joseph-Day with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021
No. 69 – Pittsburgh Steelers
PositionNose tackle
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1995-03-21) March 21, 1995 (age 31)
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High schoolStroudsburg
CollegeRutgers (2013–2017)
NFL draft2018: 6th round, 195th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles314
Sacks15.5
Forced fumbles2
Fumble recoveries2
Pass deflections6
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Joseph-Day was born in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on March 21, 1995. He attended and played high school football at Stroudsburg High School in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, which competes in the highly-regarded Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, one of the premiere high school athletic conferences in the nation.[1] He played for the Stroudsburg High School Mountaineers under head coach Joe Bernard, and was ranked the 30th-best prospect out Pennsylvania by Rivals.com.[2]

Prior to choosing to commit to Rutgers to play college football, he received offers from Connecticut, Maryland, and Temple.[3]

College career

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Joseph-Day attended and played college football for Rutgers University from 2013 to 2017 under head coaches Kyle Flood and Chris Ash.[4][5] In the 2013 season, he appeared in one game, which came against Norfolk State, and recorded one tackle. He ended up redshirting after suffering an injury.[6] In the 2014 season, he appeared in three games and recorded three total tackles on the season.[7] He saw an expanded role in the 2015 season. He appeared in 11 games and recorded 22 total tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-loss, one sack, and one fumble recovery.[8] In the 2016 season, he appeared in 11 games and recorded 29 total tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss, one sack, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble.[9] In his final collegiate season in 2017, he started all 12 games at nose tackle, recording 35 total tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble. He was voted Honorable Mention All-Big Ten for his efforts.[10][11]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		299 lb
(136 kg)		34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m)		10+5⁄8 in
(0.27 m)		4.97 s1.68 s2.75 s4.56 s7.40 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		24 reps
All values from Rutgers Pro Day[12]

Los Angeles Rams

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Joseph-Day was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round (195th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[13] He was the second member of the Scarlet Knights selected that year after Kemoko Turay went to the Indianapolis Colts in the second round.[14][15]

After being inactive for every game as a rookie, Joseph-Day was named a full-time starter in 2019.[16] In the 2019 season, he finished with two sacks, 44 total tackles, and one pass defended.[17] In the 2020 season, he finished with one sack, 55 total tackles, three passes defended, and one forced fumble.[18]

On November 5, 2021, Joseph-Day was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery for a torn pectoral.[19] He finished the 2021 regular season with three sacks and 38 total tackles in seven games.[20] He was activated off injured reserve on February 11, 2022, in time for Super Bowl LVI.[21] The Rams won 23–20 against the Cincinnati Bengals.[22]

Los Angeles Chargers

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On March 16, 2022, Joseph-Day signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.[23] In Week 7, against the Seattle Seahawks, he recorded a safety when he and teammate Troy Reeder tackled Kenneth Walker III in the end zone.[24] On December 7, Joseph-Day was diagnosed with an MCL sprain.[25] In the 2022 season, he appeared in 16 games. He finished with two sacks, 56 total tackles, one interception, one pass defended, and one forced fumble.[26] On December 22, 2023, he was cut by the Chargers.[27]

San Francisco 49ers

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On December 27, 2023, Joseph-Day signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[28] He was a member of the 49ers team that appeared in Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024, representing his second Super Bowl appearance during his NFL career to date.

Tennessee Titans

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On March 20, 2024, Joseph-Day signed with the Tennessee Titans.[29] He appeared in all 17 games during the 2024 season, including 12 starts. He finished with 44 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a pass deflection.[30]

On March 13, 2025, the Titans re-signed Joseph-Day to a one-year, $5 million contract.[31] In the 2025 season, he had two sacks, 41 tackles, and one fumble recovery.[32]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On March 16, 2026, Joseph-Day signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a two-year, $11 million contract.[33]

Career statistics

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NFL

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Legend
Won the Super Bowl
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
2018LAR DNP
2019LAR 16154425192.0501—————————
2020LAR 16165535201.0103—————1———
2021LAR 773823153.0300—————————
2022LAC 16165627292.0911144.0401100
2023LAC 14143115163.0300—————————
SF 205410.0000—————————
2024TEN 17124418262.5301—————————
2025TEN 17104122192.0600——————100
Career 1059031416914515.53016144.0402200

Postseason

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
2020LAR 228260.0000—————————
2021LAR 100000.0000—————————
2022LAC 113120.5001—————————
2023SF 303210.0000—————————
Career 7314590.5001—————————

College

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Season Team Conf Class Pos GP Tackles Fumbles
CmbSoloAstTfLSckFRFF
2013RutgersAmerican FRDL11101.00.000
2014RutgersBig Ten RS/FRDL33030.00.000
2015RutgersBig Ten SODL11221575.51.010
2016RutgersBig Ten JRDL112913163.51.001
2017RutgersBig Ten SRDL113518174.51.501
Career3790474314.53.512

Personal life

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Joseph-Day is a Christian.[34] He is married to Rachel Joseph-Day.[35] They have one son.[36]

Joseph-Day appeared with Mike Tyson as a fill-in co-host on his podcast "Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson".[37] The opportunity to continue co-hosting was offered and accepted.[38] Joseph-Day hosts a restaurant tour series on his YouTube channel called "Dine n' Bash".[39] In July 2021, he launched a charitable initiative called "Bashing Hunger."[40] The effort is designed to combat food insecurity by raising awareness of the issue, increasing food rescue to feed people without enough food, and providing nutritional education.[41]

On March 27, 2023, Joseph-Day accused Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents of sexually assaulting him at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.[42]

References

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  1. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph, Stroudsburg , Strong-Side Defensive End". 247Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph - Football". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph Recruit Interests". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Record By Year". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph 2013 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph 2014 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph 2015 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph 2016 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph 2017 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  11. ↑ Hayre, Chris (March 23, 2022). "10 Insights: Sebastian Joseph-Day's Ascending NFL Career Continues With Chargers". chargers.com. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph, Rutgers, DT, 2018 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football".
  13. ↑ Kremenjas, Sosa (April 28, 2018). "Los Angeles Rams select Rutgers DT Sebastian Joseph". Turf Show Times. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
  14. ↑ Anderson, David (March 10, 2018). "Knights in the Pros: Rutgers Football Pro Day recap". On the Banks. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  15. ↑ "2018 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  16. ↑ Jackson, Stu (November 14, 2019). "Joseph-Day set to play first NFL game with parents in attendance". Los Angeles Rams. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph-Day 2019 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph-Day 2020 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  19. ↑ Jackson, Stu (November 5, 2021). "Sebastian Joseph-Day placed on Injured Reserve, to undergo surgery to repair pec injury". Los Angeles Rams. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph-Day 2021 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  21. ↑ Patra, Kevin (February 13, 2022). "Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI". NFL. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  22. ↑ Romero, Dennis (February 13, 2022). "Los Angeles Rams come back to win Super Bowl LVI 23-20 in front of hometown crowd". NBC News. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  23. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Announce Free Agency Moves". Chargers.com. March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  24. ↑ "Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Chargers - October 23rd, 2022". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Chargers' Sebastian Joseph-Day: Diagnosed with MCL sprain". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  26. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph-Day 2022 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  27. ↑ Rhim, Kris (December 22, 2023). "Chargers waive captain, starting DT Joseph-Day". ESPN. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  28. ↑ "49ers Sign DL and OL to One-Year Deals; Announce Additional Roster Moves". 49ers.com. December 27, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  29. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (March 20, 2024). "Titans Agree to Terms With DL Sebastian Joseph". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph-Day 2024 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
  31. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (March 13, 2025). "Titans Sign DL Sebastian Joseph-Day to a New One-Year Deal". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  32. ↑ "Sebastian Joseph-Day 2025 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  33. ↑ Varley, Teresa. "Steelers sign Joseph-Day". Steelers.com. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  34. ↑ Ackerman, Jon (February 9, 2024). "DT Sebastian Joseph-Day surprised to be with 49ers at Super Bowl, aims to 'represent Him'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  35. ↑ Hernandez, Victoria (July 8, 2022). "Daily Sports Smile: Super Bowl champion gets another ring at Tuscan-inspired wedding". USA Today. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  36. ↑ "racheljosephday". Instagram. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  37. ↑ Dave Portnoy, One Bite Pizza Reviews, Barstool President | Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson, retrieved August 1, 2022
  38. ↑ "5 Things To Know About Sebastian Joseph-Day". Chargers.com. April 1, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  39. ↑ Harris, Jenn (February 3, 2022). "The Rams' Sebastian Joseph-Day talks Super Bowl food and his YouTube series". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  40. ↑ "Bashing Hunger". Sebastian Joseph-Day. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  41. ↑ Hood, Micaela (December 2, 2022). "Super Bowl champ and Stroudsburg alum Sebastian Joseph-Day gives back for the holidays". Pocono Record. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  42. ↑ Gaydos, Ryan (March 27, 2023). "Chargers' Sebastian Joseph-Day accuses TSA agents of sexual assault". New York Post. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
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