Stephen Michael Tulloch (born January 1, 1985) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the

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. He played

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. He was also a member of the

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and

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College career

After graduating from Miami Killian High School, Tulloch played

and was the MVP of the Meineke Car Care Bowl in a 2005 victory over the University of South Florida. After his junior season, he announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

The

selected Tulloch in the fourth round (116th overall) of the

. He played for them from 2006 to 2010, recording 457 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two

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Detroit Lions

Tulloch signed with the

on July 31, 2011. During his first year with the Lions he started all 16 games, recording 111 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions. One of his sacks was against Tim Tebow where he celebrated the sack by tebowing. He re-signed to a five-year contract with the Lions on March 20, 2012. In 2012, Tulloch was named recipient of the Detroit Lions-Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association/Pro Football Writers Association's Media-Friendly "Good Guy Award" for his interactions with the media in Detroit. On September 21, 2014, Tulloch tore his ACL while celebrating a sack of

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in the first quarter of the week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on September 22, 2014. On July 5, 2016, Tulloch was released by the Lions.

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 21, 2016, Tulloch signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the

, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, whom he played for in Tennessee, from 2006 to 2008, and Detroit, from 2011 to 2013.

Retirement

On April 18, 2017, Tulloch announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons. He has remained active in the Detroit community following his retirement, and attends Detroit Lions alumni events with his former team.

References

External links

Official websiteDetroit Lions bioTennessee Titans bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tulloch, Stephen 1985 births Living people American football linebackers NC State Wolfpack football players Tennessee Titans players Detroit Lions players Miami Killian Senior High School alumni Players of American football from Miami Philadelphia Eagles players