Casey Shane Tucker (born September 26, 1995) is an American professional

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. He played

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and

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Early life and college

Casey Tucker was born on September 26, 1995, in

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. He grew up in

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before attending

Hamilton High School Hamilton High School may refer to: United States Alabama * Hamilton High School (Alabama) in Hamilton Arizona * Hamilton High School (Chandler, Arizona) in Chandler Arkansas * Lake Hamilton High School in Pearcy California * Hamilton High Sc ...

. While at Hamilton, Tucker participated in the 2013 Under Armour All-American Game, and was also invited to the 2014 U.S. Army All-American game. He was later a four-star recruit to

. In his freshman season at Stanford, he played in five games. He played in 14 games the next season as the team's starting right tackle. He played in 8 games the following year, the first two at right tackle and the final six at left. He transferred to

for his senior year. In October of his senior year, he started in a game against his former team, Stanford. He was selected as an honorable mention all-PAC 12 following the season.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

After going unselected in the

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, Tucker signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent following a successful mini-camp. He was released at roster cuts.

Detroit Lions

Tucker was signed to the practice squad of the

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on October 30, 2019. He was released in November but signed again in December. He signed a reserve/future contract on December 30. Tucker was waived on April 27, 2020.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On April 28, 2020, Tucker was signed back to the Eagles off waivers. He was waived on August 23, 2020. He signed to their practice squad on December 21, 2020. On January 4, 2021, he was released for the third time.

Indianapolis Colts

He signed with the

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on January 11, 2021. Tucker was released on April 29, 2021.

Philadelphia Eagles (third stint)

He was signed for the fourth time by the Eagles on May 18, 2021. He was waived/injured on August 17, 2021, and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 25, 2021. He re-signed with the Eagles practice squad on September 29, 2021. He was released from the practice squad on October 20, 2021.

Denver Broncos (first stint)

On November 9, 2021, Tucker was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on December 21, 2021.

Philadelphia Eagles (fourth stint)

On December 23, 2021, Tucker was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. He made his NFL debut against the

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in week 18.

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On January 20, 2022, Tucker signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos. He was waived/injured on August 23, 2022 and placed on injured reserve. He was waived on May 11, 2023.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Tucker, Casey 1995 births Living people Players of American football from Arizona American football offensive tackles Stanford Cardinal football players Arizona State Sun Devils football players Philadelphia Eagles players Detroit Lions players Indianapolis Colts players Denver Broncos players Hamilton High School (Chandler, Arizona) alumni