Tucker Addington
{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Tucker Addington
| image =
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| current_team = Houston Texans
| number = 49
| position = Long snapper
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|7|16}}
| birth_place = New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lbs = 228
| high_school = Canyon {{avoid wrap|(New Braunfels)}}
| college = Sam Houston State (2016–2019)
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
- Houston Gamblers ({{USFL Year|2022}})
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
| statseason = 2023
| statweek = 18
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 6
| pfr = AddiTu00
}}
Tucker Addington (born July 16, 1997) is an American professional football long snapper for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Sam Houston State Bearkats and spent two years out of football before being selected in the 2022 USFL draft by the Houston Gamblers, where he played one season. Addington has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Commanders.
Early life and education
Addington was born on July 16, 1997, in New Braunfels, Texas.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AddiTu00.htm|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|title=Tucker Addington Stats}} He attended Canyon High School, playing two years as a starter on the football team and recording 137 all-purpose yards.{{Cite web|url=https://usflnewsroom.com/column/shsu-bearkats-in-the-usfl-tucker-addington/|website=USFL Newsroom|title=SHSU Bearkats in the USFL: Tucker Addington|date=June 17, 2022|author=Ramsey, Denton}} He appeared in six games as a senior, and also participated in the discus throw. Addington began attending Sam Houston State University in 2016, and earned the starting long snapper role as a true freshman, appearing in a total of 11 games. He recorded two tackles and one fumble recovery that season.
As a sophomore, Addington appeared in all 14 games, helping Sam Houston State to a 12–2 record and a playoff berth.{{cite web |title=Football – 2017 Schedule|url=http://www.gobearkats.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=19900&SPID=11345&SPSID=92957|publisher=Sam Houston State University Department of Athletics}} In his junior season, he played 11 games and recorded three tackles, two of which were solo. As a senior, he helped them compile a record of 7–5 while appearing in all 12 games and recording three tackles and one fumble recovered.{{cite web |title=Football 2019 Schedule |url=http://www.gobearkats.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=19900&SPID=11345&SPSID=92957 |publisher=Sam Houston State University}}
Addington is an alumnus of the Texas Long Snapping organization, and while attending it posted the fastest snapping speed of any player there (.65); he was later inducted into their Hall of Honor.{{Cite web|url=https://txlongsnapping.com/college-hall-of-honor/tucker-addington/|website=Texas Long Snapping|title=Tucker Addington}} From 2020 to 2021, while a free agent in professional football, Addington served as an assistant coach with the organization.{{Cite web|url=https://usflnewshub.com/usfl-news/usfl-to-nfl-ls-tucker-addington-taylor-bertolet-and-bailey-gaither-join-nfl-teams/|website=USFL News Hub|title=USFL to NFL: LS Tucker Addington, Taylor Bertolet, and Bailey Gaither Join NFL Teams|author=Rifino, Patrick|date=October 6, 2022}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 1 5/8
| weight = 231
| note = Values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1004147&DraftYear=2020 |title=Tucker Addington College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=February 17, 2025}}
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Addington went unselected in the 2020 NFL draft and spent the following two seasons out of professional football, working at the Texas Long Snapping camp.
=Houston Gamblers=
In 2022, he was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 USFL supplemental draft by the Houston Gamblers.{{Cite news|url=https://herald-zeitung.com/sports/canyon-s-addington-picked-in-usfl-draft/article_56e420ca-a64f-11ec-b5d6-03381cc8d309.html|newspaper=New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung|url-access=subscription|title=Canyon's Addington picked in USFL Draft|date=March 18, 2022|author=Stephenson, Tucker}} He appeared in all ten of their games, as the Gamblers compiled a 3–7 record and placed fourth in their division.{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playera/addi00060.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=Tucker Addington Stats}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/2022usflhou.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=2022 Houston Gamblers (USFL)}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
On October 4, 2022, Addington was signed along with Matt Overton to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys, to compete for the long snapping position, following an injury to Jake McQuaide.{{Cite web |last=Praytor |first=Layten |date=October 5, 2022 |title=How Cowboys Will Handle Deep Snapper Position |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/how-cowboys-will-handle-deep-snapper-position |access-date=September 3, 2023 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}{{Cite web |last=Schultz |first=Nick |date=October 5, 2022 |title=Dallas Cowboys sign Tucker Addington and Matt Overton, place Jake McQuaide on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.on3.com/news/dallas-cowboys-sign-tucker-addington-matt-overton-place-jake-mcquaide-injured-reserve-long-snapper-practice-squad/ |access-date=September 3, 2023 |website=on3.com}} Overton won the job and Addington was released on October 11.{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Rob |date=October 11, 2022 |title=Cowboys Sign TE Seth Green To Practice Squad |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-sign-te-seth-green-to-practice-squad |access-date=September 3, 2023 |website=Dallas Cowboys}}{{Cite web |last=Rifino |first=Patrick |date=October 12, 2022 |title=Maulers Long Snapper Mitchell Fraboni Joins Denver Broncos, Two More USFL Players Released From NFL Practice Squads |url=https://usflnewshub.com/usfl-news/maulers-long-snapper-mitchell-fraboni-joins-denver-broncos-two-more-usfl-players-released-from-nfl-practice-squads/ |access-date=September 3, 2023 |website=USFL News Hub}}
=New England Patriots=
On December 14, 2022, Addington was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots after Joe Cardona was listed on the injury report.{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2022 |title=Patriots sign long snapper Tucker Addington to practice squad, as Joe Cardona deals with injury |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/patriots-sign-long-snapper-tucker-addington-practice-squad-joe-cardona-injury/ |access-date=September 3, 2023 |website=CBS News}} On December 23, he was signed to the active roster after Cardona was placed on injured reserve.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=December 23, 2022 |title=Patriots put Joe Cardona on IR, sign Tucker Addington |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/12/23/patriots-put-joe-cardona-on-ir-sign-tucker-addington/ |access-date=September 3, 2023 |website=NBC Sports}} He made his debut in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Addington played in a total of three games for the Patriots in 2022. He was waived on August 15, 2023.{{Cite web |date=August 15, 2023 |title=Patriots Make A Series of Transactions |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-transactions-x6437 |access-date=September 3, 2023 |website=Patriots.com}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
Addington was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 20, 2023, after releasing long snapper Carson Tinker.{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2023 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign Long Snapper Tucker Addington |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-long-snapper-tucker-addington |access-date=August 21, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}} He was waived on August 29.{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-reduction-jaguars-move-to-53-players-x3946 |access-date=October 24, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}
=Washington Commanders=
On December 19, 2023, Addington signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad.{{cite web |last1=Selby |first1=Jack |title=Commanders sign LS Tucker Addington to practice squad |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-tucker-addington |website=commanders.com |access-date=19 December 2023}} He was signed to the active roster on December 30, 2023,{{cite web |last1=Alper |first1=Josh |title=Commanders put Charles Leno, Tyler Larsen on IR |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-put-charles-leno-tyler-larsen-on-ir |website=NBC Sports |access-date=30 December 2023}} and was released on April 15, 2024.{{cite web |title=Commanders release Tucker Addington |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/commanders-release-tucker-addington-134410382.html |website=Yahoo Sports |access-date=15 April 2024}}
=New England Patriots (second stint)=
On August 5, 2024, Addington signed with the New England Patriots.{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign LS Tucker Addington; Place OL Jake Andrews on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-ls-tucker-addington-place-ol-jake-andrews-on-injured-reserve|website=Patriots.com|date=August 5, 2024}}
He was released on August 26, 2024.{{cite web |title=Patriots Release 14 Players |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-14-players |website=patriots.com |access-date=27 August 2024}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 11, following an injury to Joe Cardona.{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign Two Players to the Practice Squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-two-players-to-the-practice-squad-x5096|website=Patriots.com|date=October 11, 2024}} He was released on October 22.
= Miami Dolphins =
On November 5, 2024, Addington was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins Sign Addington to Practice Squad |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-move-20241105 |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=MiamiDolphins.com |language=en-US}} He was released on November 25.{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-11-25-24|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=November 25, 2024}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)=
On December 3, 2024, Addington signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.{{cite web |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars Make Updates to The Practice Squad Ahead of Week 14 |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/k000030-roster-moves-jaguars-make-updates-to-their-practice-squad-ahead-of-week-14 |website=jaguars.com |access-date=4 December 2024}} He was released by Jacksonville on December 10.{{Cite web|title=NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/10/24|url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/12/nfl-practice-squad-updates-12-10-24|access-date=December 11, 2024|website=profootballrumors.com|language=en}}
=Houston Texans=
On February 17, 2025, Addington signed a reserve/futures contract with the Houston Texans.{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Cole |title=Texans sign potential Jon Weeks replacement to reserve-future deal |url=https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2025/02/17/texans-tucker-addington-jon-weeks-free-agency/ |website=Texans Wire |access-date=19 February 2025}}
References
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Category:American football long snappers
Category:Players of American football from New Braunfels, Texas
Category:Sam Houston Bearkats football players
Category:Houston Gamblers (2022) players
Category:Dallas Cowboys players
Category:New England Patriots players
Category:Jacksonville Jaguars players
Category:Washington Commanders players