Josh Tupou
Joshua Enelangi Tupou is an American professional football nose tackle. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Tupou signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 11, 2017. He was waived by the Bengals on November 21, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted back to the active roster on December 6, 2017.On November 22, 2018, Tupou was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn pectoral in practice.
Tupou re-signed with the Bengals on May 1, 2020. On August 3, 2020, Tupou announced he would opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On March 17, 2022, Tupou re-signed with the Bengals.
Tupou recorded his first career sack against the Miami Dolphins in week 4 of the 2022 season. The sack gave Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a concussion that forced him leave the game.