Andre Bernard 'Coby' Tippett Jr. is an

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coach and former

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who currently works as a special teams assistant for the

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of the

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(NFL). The only son of Patriots legend

Andre Tippett Andre Bernard Tippett Sr. (born December 27, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the New England Patriots. He played college football for the I ...

, Tippett played for both the

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and the

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and played for their football team as a kick returner and defensive back. Tippett also played for both the

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and the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.

Playing career

On May 2, 2022, the Patriots invited Tippett to their rookie minicamp.

References

External links

Towson Tigers bioRhode Island Rams bioTufts Jumbos profileNew England Patriots profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tippett, Cody Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Players of American football from Norfolk County, Massachusetts Coaches of American football from Massachusetts People from Sharon, Massachusetts American football defensive backs Cheshire Academy alumni Towson Tigers football players Rhode Island Rams football players Arlington Renegades players Houston Roughnecks players Tufts Jumbos football coaches New England Patriots coaches