Josh McCown is a former American football quarterback best known for his long and versatile career in the National Football League (NFL). He is also remembered for his outstanding college football accolades, including being named the East Texas Player of the Year during his high school years in Texas.
Joshua Treadwell McCown was born on July 4, 1979, in Jacksonville, Texas, to parents Pat and Robin McCown. He grew up alongside his brothers, Luke McCown, a former NFL quarterback, and Randy McCown, a former Texas A&M quarterback. Josh attended Jacksonville High School, where he balanced his academic life with time spent working on the family farm. His physical development during high school gave him a competitive edge—by age 16, he had already grown to 5 feet 4 inches, and he experienced a major growth spurt during his junior year. In addition to football, McCown also played basketball and was named to the All-District Second Team as a shooting guard during his senior year.
In 1998, McCown began his college football career at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where he studied history. During his three seasons with the SMU Mustangs, he posted strong individual statistics, some of which ranked among the top in SMU’s program history at the time.
For his senior year, McCown transferred to Sam Houston State University, where he played for the Sam Houston State Bearkats. In just one season, he surpassed his cumulative stats from his years at SMU. The Bearkats finished the season with a 10–3 record and were named Southland Football League (SFL) co-champions alongside McNeese State. McCown earned several honors, including SFL Player of the Year, First-Team All-SFL, and Third-Team Division I-AA All-American by The Sports Network.
Josh McCown was selected in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals as the 81st overall pick, making him the fourth quarterback taken that year. He played for the Cardinals from 2002 to 2005.
Over the course of his NFL career, McCown played for nine different teams: the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins (offseason only), Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2019, after initially announcing his retirement and planning to join ESPN as an analyst, McCown signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing jersey number 18.
In total, McCown appeared in 102 NFL games, starting 76 of them. He finished his career with a quarterback rating of 79.7. His adaptability and leadership made him a respected presence in the league, even when he served in mentoring or backup roles. His journeyman status became a trademark of his 17-season career.
Josh McCown is a committed Christian and an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He met his wife, Natalie, while attending Southern Methodist University, and the two later married. The couple has four children: daughters Bridget and Aubrey, and sons Aiden and Owen. McCown is known for emphasizing family values and faith throughout his personal and professional life.
According to CelebrityNetWorth, Josh McCown has an estimated net worth of $16 million. In 2019, upon signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, his base salary was reported to be $2 million. His earnings reflect his longevity and consistent contributions as a reliable NFL quarterback across multiple teams.
| Birth Date: | 4 Jul, 1979 |
| Age: | 40 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Jacksonville |
| Education: | Jacksonville High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football player |
| Net Worth 2020: | 16 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 16 million |
