Joe Bachie
Joe Bachie is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. He has previously played in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, and Indianapolis Colts.
Early life
Bachie grew-up in Brook Park, Ohio. As a child he played for the "Red" team then he would go inside, change, and come out playing for the "Blue" team. Bachie attended Berea-MIDPARK High School where he was ranked among the nation's top inside linebackers by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com. He was listed among the country's top outside linebackers by Scout.com and rated among Ohio's top seniors by Rivals.com. He led his team in tackles, tackles for loss, quarterback hurries and rushing touchdowns as a senior. Bachie also played basketball and baseball in high school, earning all-conference honors in both sports as a junior.College career
Bachie was a member of the Michigan State Spartans for four seasons. He tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance during his senior season, ending his collegiate career prematurely. In eight games, Bachie recorded 71 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks with four passes defended and an interception and was named third-team All-Big Ten by the media. Bachie finished his collegiate career with 285 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks with five interceptions, 11 passes broken up, five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 40 games played.Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Bachie was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2020. He was waived by New Orleans. on September 5, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.Philadelphia Eagles
On December 7, 2020, Bachie was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off of the Saints' practice squad. He was waived by the Eagles on May 25, 2021.Cincinnati Bengals
On May 26, 2021, Bachie was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals. He was waived on August 31, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. Bachie was promoted to the Bengals' active roster on October 16 and saw his first game action against the Detroit Lions. He was signed to the active roster on October 26. He was placed on injured reserve on December 21, after suffering a knee injury in Week 14.On March 11, 2022, Bachie re-signed with the Bengals on a one-year contract. On August 30, Bachie was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the season. He was activated on October 22.
Bachie signed a one–year contract extension with the Bengals on March 9, 2023.