Tucker Addington (born July 16, 1997) is an

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long snapper for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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at Sam Houston State and spent two years out of football before being selected in the

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by the Houston Gamblers, where he played one season. Addington has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys,

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and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Early life and education

Addington was born on July 16, 1997, in New Braunfels, Texas. He attended Canyon High School, playing two years as a starter on the

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team and recording 137 all-purpose yards. He appeared in six games as a

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, and also participated in the discus throw. Addington began attending

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in 2016, and earned the starting long snapper role as a true

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, appearing in a total of 11 games. He recorded two tackles and one

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recovery that season. As a

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, Addington appeared in all 14 games, helping Sam Houston State to a 12–2 record and a playoff berth. In his junior season, he played 11 games and recorded three tackles, two of which were solo. As a

, he helped them compile a record of 7–5 while appearing in all 12 games and recording three tackles and one fumble recovered. 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. From 2020 to 2021, while a free agent in professional football, Addington served as an assistant coach with the organization.

Professional career

Addington went unselected in the

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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

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by the Houston Gamblers. He appeared in all ten of their games, as the Gamblers compiled a 3–7 record and placed fourth in their division.

Dallas Cowboys

On October 4, 2022, Addington was signed along with

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to the

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of the Dallas Cowboys, to compete for the long snapping position, following an injury to Jake McQuaide. Overton won the job and Addington was released on October 11.

New England Patriots

On December 14, 2022, Addington was signed to the practice squad of the

after

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was listed on the injury report. On December 23, he was signed to the active roster after Cardona was placed on

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. He made his debut in Week 16 against the

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. Addington played in a total of three games for the Patriots in 2022. He was waived on August 15, 2023.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Addington was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 20, 2023, after releasing long snapper Carson Tinker. He was waived on August 29.

Washington Commanders

On December 19, 2023, Addington signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad. He was signed to the active roster on December 30.

References

External links

Washington Commanders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Addington, Tucker 1997 births Living people American football long snappers Sportspeople from New Braunfels, Texas Players of American football from Texas Sam Houston Bearkats football players Houston Gamblers (2022) players Dallas Cowboys players New England Patriots players Jacksonville Jaguars players Washington Commanders players