Matthew Tucker (born May 24, 1991) is a former

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running back. He played

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TCU TCU may stand for: Education * Tanzania Commission for Universities, regulatory body for Universities in Tanzania * Texas Christian University, a private university in Fort Worth, Texas ** TCU Horned Frogs, the athletic programs of the school * Tok ...

. Tucker signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013.

Early years

He was selected to the first-team all-state. He was named as the Class 3A Offensive Player of the Year in high school.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. He was released on August 30, 2014 Tucker signed with the Eagles Practice Squad on August 31, 2014. He was waived by the Eagles on July 27, 2015, a few days before the start of training camp.

New York Jets

The

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signed Tucker on August 4, 2016. He was waived/injured on August 13, 2016 after not appearing in New York's first preseason game. After going unclaimed on waivers, Tucker reverted to the team's injured reserve list. Tucker reached an injury settlement with the Jets and was released from the reserve list on September 6, 2016.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Tucker, Matthew 1991 births Living people American football running backs TCU Horned Frogs football players Philadelphia Eagles players New York Jets players