Byron Donald Storer (born May 1, 1984) is an

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coach and former fullback who is the assistant special teams coach for the

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of the

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(NFL). He previously coached for the

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, and

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. Storer played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2007 to 2009. He played

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Early years

In 2002, Storer graduated from Central Catholic High School in Modesto, California.

Playing career

College

Storer played at

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and was second-team All-

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in 2006.

National Football League

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Storer signed with the

in May 2007 and started the final three games of the season, finishing with two receptions for three yards. An

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in the 2009 offseason, Storer was re-signed on March 17. He reached an injury settlement with the Buccaneers on May 17 and was placed on

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. Storer retired after spending the 2008 and 2009 season on injured reserve due to tearing his ACL.

Coaching career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Storer was hired by the

as an assistant special teams coach. Following the Buccaneers 4-12 record for the 2011 season

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and his entire coaching staff were fired.

San Diego Chargers

In 2012, Storer was hired by the

as special teams assistant. He was moved to assistant linebackers coach in 2013.

Oakland Raiders

In 2018, Storer was hired by the

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as special teams assistant.

Green Bay Packers

On February 15, 2022, Storer was hired by the

as their assistant special teams coach.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Storer, Byron 1984 births Living people Sportspeople from Modesto, California Players of American football from California American football fullbacks California Golden Bears football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaches San Diego Chargers coaches Oakland Raiders coaches Las Vegas Raiders coaches Green Bay Packers coaches

External links

Green Bay Packers bio