Josh Bourke

Joshua Nathan Bourke (born October 16, 1982) is a Canadian former professional football offensive lineman. He spent the majority of his professional career with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He also spent time with the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and the Green Bay Packers (NFL).

Early life Bourke attended St. Mary's Preparatory in Orchard Lake, Michigan, and went on to Grand Valley State University where he graduated with a Bachelors in Business Administration. From 2000 to 2005 he played on the Grand Valley State Lakers football team. In 2005 he was named GLIAC Offensive Lineman of the Year and a First-Team All-GLIAC.

Professional career Green Bay Packers Bourke signed with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League in May 2006. He was released on June 8, 2007, without playing in a regular season game.

Toronto Argonauts On the first day of 2016 free agency, February 9, 2016, Bourke signed with Toronto Argonauts. Bourke played in 10 games for the double-blue in 2016, missing the second half of the season with injuries. Following only one season in Toronto, he was released by the club on January 9, 2017.

On June 17, 2017, Bourke announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34.

Bourke was announced as a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame 2023 class on March 16, 2023.

Later life Bourke is currently a CFL Medical Board Member and a CFL players association player representative.