Tipa Te'i Galeai (born February 26, 1997) is an American professional

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who is a free agent. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2020 following his

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career with the

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and the

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Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Galeai signed with the

as an

following the

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on April 29, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on September 12 for the week 1 game against the

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, and then reverted to the team's practice squad following the game. On January 25, 2021, Galeai signed a reserve/futures contract with the Packers. On August 31, 2021, Packers released Galeai as part of their final roster cuts. He was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 16 to replace an injured

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. On December 25, he recorded his first career sack on

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during a 24–22 win against the

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. Galeai made the Packers' initial 53-man roster for the

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. On October 15, 2022, he was placed on injured reserve. He was released on December 27, 2022.

BC Lions

On January 30, 2024, Galeai signed with the

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. He was released by the Lions on May 15, 2024.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

References

External links

BC Lions bioTCU Horned Frogs bioUtah State Aggies bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Galeai, Tipa 1997 births Living people Sportspeople from Euless, Texas Players of American football from Tarrant County, Texas Players of Canadian football from Texas American football linebackers Canadian football defensive linemen Utah State Aggies football players Green Bay Packers players TCU Horned Frogs football players BC Lions players