Josh Tupou

Joshua Enelangi Tupou (born May 2, 1994) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). 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.

Baltimore Ravens On May 28, 2024, Tupou signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He was released on August 27. He re-signed to the practice squad on October 28.

Indianapolis Colts On July 28, 2025, Tupou signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. Tupou was released on September 1.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint) On September 24, 2025, Tupou signed with the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. He was released on October 7 and re-signed to the practice squad one week later.

New York Giants On May 27, 2026, Tupou signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants. The move reunited him with head coach John Harbaugh after spending the last season with him on the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. On August 30, 2026, Tupou’s contracted was terminated as a vested veteran. On August 31, 2026, Tupou was re-signed to the practice squad.

Personal life Born in Long Beach, California, Tupou is of Tongan descent.