Winston Frederick Justice (born September 14, 1984) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (39th overall pick) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at USC.

Early years [edit]

Justice attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California.

College career [edit]

Justice played college football at the University of Southern California. He was regarded as one of the best tackles to come out of USC. Justice blocked for two Heisman Trophy winners and 1 former (quarterbacks Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, and running back Reggie Bush).

Professional career [edit]

Philadelphia Eagles [edit]

Justice was selected in the second round with the 39th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2006 NFL Draft. However, the Eagles did consider using their first round draft pick on him. Many considered him a first round pick because of his athleticism and other abilities, but his character concerns scared teams away from him.

His first NFL start came against the New York Giants on September 30, 2007. In the Eagles' 16-3 loss, Justice allowed four sacks. Justice was outmatched by defensive end Osi Umenyiora of the Giants in his first appearance in the NFL. In May 2008, former Eagles star Hugh Douglas had commented on Justice by saying, "if they don't bite when they're a puppy they won't bite when they're a grown dog. To me he's not even a football player."

However, Umenyiora himself was quoted in the Philadelphia Daily News saying "(Justice) is a good offensive tackle, man. He’s not a bad football player. I hate the fact that when people mention his name right now, they just associate him with having given up those sacks." Justice made his second career start against the Carolina Panthers on September 13, 2009 and played well against star defensive end Julius Peppers.

After starting right tackle Shawn Andrews was placed on injured reserve due to a back injury on September 15, 2009, Justice became the full-time starter at the position. Justice started all sixteen games in 2009.

On November 24, 2009, Justice was given a four-year contract extension, which put him under contract until the end of the 2013 season.^[1]

Justice was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on July 28, 2011, due to a knee injury.^[2] He was activated on September 3.

Indianapolis Colts [edit]

Justice was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on March 14, 2012, along with the Eagles' sixth round pick in 2012 for the Colts' sixth round pick in 2012.^[3]

Community involvement [edit]

Justice has demonstrated his support for various charitable organizations. He is routinely spotted in the Philadelphia community speaking and helping out at schools, hospitals, and charitable events. Justice, in partnership with Hanan World Ministries, Children of Grace, and Mission of Hope Haiti, has spent time in Haiti and various African countries.

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External links [edit]

• Philadelphia Eagles bio