Linval Joseph

Linval Joseph

35-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Linval Joseph in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
RANKS
$Signed a one-year, $3.72 million contract with the Bills in November of 2023.
Grabs first sack of season
DTBuffalo Bills
November 28, 2023
Joseph recorded a solo tackle, which was a sack, in Sunday's 37-34 overtime loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Joseph signed with the Bills in early November. In Sunday's defeat, he was able to corral Jalen Hurts for his first sack of the 2023 campaign. The nose tackle played only 16 defensive snaps in the contest, his lowest in four games with Buffalo, so his production will likely continue to be limited moving forward.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2023 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2022 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2021 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2020 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2019 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2018 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2017 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2016 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2023 Linval Joseph Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review
How do Linval Joseph's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
328 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
5.09 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.71 sec
 
Cone Drill
8.12 sec
 
Vertical Jump
30.0 in
 
Broad Jump
100 in
 
Bench Press
39 reps
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
34.50 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Linval Joseph See More
NFL Game Previews: 49ers-Cardinals Matchup
November 17, 2022
Erik Siegrist previews the Monday night game as Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers face the division-rival Cardinals in Mexico City.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Joseph wound up just four snaps away from setting a career best in that mark, starting all 16 games in his first season with the Chargers. The veteran tackle didn't do much to rejuvenate a struggling run defense last season, but his reliability and consistency are a convenient anchor for a new coaching regime.
Joseph joins the Chargers on a two-year, $17 million deal after a productive six-year stretch with the Vikings. The two-time Pro Bowler is expected to fill in Brandon Mebane at nose tackle, and should help shore up a running defense that has faltered in recent campaigns.
Joseph is a hefty tackle (6-4, 329) who sees too many double-teams to make a big pass-rushing impact, but he can provide floor-setting production as a secondary defensive line IDP due to his ability to find ballcarriers. As much as his career-high four sacks is thoroughly unexciting, Joseph's standout athleticism and conditioning allow him to accumulate much better tackle volume than most DTs, with the upside scenario being his production from 2017. A knee tweak slowed him in 2018, but a return to his peak form is possible this year.
Joseph is generally overlooked by NFL fans and media, but he's one of the league's most feared interior linemen. Standing at a hulking 6-4, 329, Joseph is actually one of the league's most athletic defensive tackles, and he's plenty disruptive despite his nose tackle appearance. For three years in a row he's averaged more than one tackle for every 10 snaps played (56 on 532, 77 on 720, and 68 on 664), which means he should provide mainstream DL2 utility so long as he's seeing his standard workload.
Joseph is one of the league's better run-stopping interior linemen. He only has 16.5 sacks in 97 career games, however, so his IDP value is limited. Still, he's a key player on Minnesota's defense.
Linval may have been the best nose tackle in football last season with 56 tackles, eight tackles for loss, one-half sack, 26 quarterback hurries and defended a pass. He started just 12 games as he struggled with turf toe. His stats don't make him an option in most IDP leagues, but he's a key player on Minnesota's defense.
Joseph is a starting defensive tackle and strong against the run, but doesn't rate as well as a pass rusher. He's averaged three sacks over the past four seasons.
Joseph has been a very consistent player over the last three years, averaging 55.7 tackles per season while also recording nine sacks in that span. He's a big body that is primary focused on stopping the run, although his sack total shows that he can break through into the backfield. With the departure of Jared Allen in the offseason, the Vikings will be desperate for someone to fill the pass-rushing void. Joseph isn't likely to get close to 10 sacks, but half may not be unreasonable.
Starting interior defensive lineman.
Starting interior lineman, one of the keys to the team's run defense.
Starting defensive tackle will clog the run and try to generate some push up the middle.
Rookie tackle will be in the defensive line rotation as a reserve.
More Fantasy News
Signs with Buffalo
DTBuffalo Bills
November 2, 2023
The Bills signed Joseph to a one-year contract Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Will play Sunday
DTPhiladelphia Eagles
November 20, 2022
Joseph is active Sunday against the Colts, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Joins Eagles
DTPhiladelphia Eagles
November 16, 2022
Joseph signed with the Eagles on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Activated from COVID-19 list
DTLos Angeles Chargers
December 8, 2021
Joseph (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Unavailable Sunday
DTLos Angeles Chargers
Illness
December 3, 2021
Joseph (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.