Tucker Addington (born July 16, 1997) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and spent two years out of football before being selected in the

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by the

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, where he played one season. Addington has also been a member of the

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, and

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Early life and education

Addington was born on July 16, 1997, in

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. He attended Canyon High School, playing two years as a starter on the

team and recording 137

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. He appeared in six games as a

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, and also participated in the

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. Addington began attending

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in 2016, and earned the starting

role as a true

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

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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

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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

. 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

, 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

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after Joe Cardona 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

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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

' practice squad. He was signed to the active roster on December 30, 2023, and was released on April 15, 2024.

New England Patriots (second stint)

On August 5, 2024, Addington signed with the

. He was released on August 26, 2024. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 11, following an injury to Joe Cardona. He was released on October 22.

Miami Dolphins

On November 5, 2024, Addington was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He was released on November 25.

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

On December 3, 2024, Addington signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad. He was released by Jacksonville on December 10.

Houston Texans

On February 17, 2025, Addington signed a reserve/futures contract with the

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. He was waived on June 20.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On June 25, 2025, Addington signed a one-year contract with the

References

External links

Pittsburgh Steelers bio
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