Tyrell Crosby (born September 5, 1995) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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and professionally for the

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College career

Crosby missed the season opener of his junior season, but later returned as a starter before his season was ended due to injury. The injury came in the third game of the Duck's season against

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, where Crosby broke his left foot. Crosby later announced that he would return to Oregon for his senior season. This season culminated in Crosby being named to the All-Pac-12 first team. He was also invited to the

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Professional career

Crosby was drafted by the

in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the

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. On August 30, 2021, Crosby was waived/injured by the Lions and placed on injured reserve.

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