George Uko (born February 11, 1992) is a

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who is currently a

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. He earned a Super Bowl ring as a member of the

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in their Super Bowl 50 victory over the

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. He has also been a member of the

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, BC Lions, and

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Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On December 16, 2014, Uko was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.

Denver Broncos

Uko joined the Denver Broncos as a part of the practice squad. On February 7, 2016, Uko was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50 to conclude the

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. In the game, the Broncos defeated the

by a score of 24–10. Uko was waived by the Broncos on 14 April 2016.

BC Lions

Uko signed with the BC Lions of the

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(CFL) on May 19, 2016. Prior to the start of the season he was transferred to the team's practice roster on June 18, 2016. He did not make an appearance for the Lions during his only year with the team.

Ottawa Redblacks

Uko signed with the Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) in April 2018 in time for the

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, after not playing football in 2017. He played in 10 games for the Redblacks in his first year with the club, contributing with 19 tackles and three quarterback sacks. He was released on March 2, 2020.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
1992 births Living people Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Denver Broncos players BC Lions players USC Trojans football players American football defensive tackles Canadian football defensive linemen People from Chino, California Players of American football from San Bernardino County, California Players of Canadian football from California Ottawa Redblacks players {{Canadianfootball-defensive-lineman-stub