Matthew Tucker Explained
| Matthew Tucker |
| Number: | 39 |
| Position: | Running back |
| Birth Date: | 24 May 1991 |
| Birth Place: | Tyler, Texas |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lbs: | 227 |
| High School: | Chapel Hill High School |
| College: | TCU |
| Undraftedyear: | 2013 |
| Pastteams: |
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| Statlabel1: | Rushing yards |
| Statlabel2: | Rushing average |
| Statlabel3: | Rushing Touchdowns |
Matthew Tucker (born May 24, 1991) is a former American football running back. He played college football at TCU. Tucker signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013.
Early years
He was selected to the first-team all-state.[1] He was named as the Class 3A Offensive Player of the Year in high school.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent.[2] He was released on August 30, 2014[3] Tucker signed with the Eagles Practice Squad on August 31, 2014.[4] He was waived by the Eagles on July 27, 2015, a few days before the start of training camp.
New York Jets
The New York Jets signed Tucker on August 4, 2016.[5] He was waived/injured on August 13, 2016 after not appearing in New York's first preseason game.[6] After going unclaimed on waivers, Tucker reverted to the team's injured reserve list. Tucker reached an injury settlement with the Jets and was released from the reserve list on September 6, 2016.[7]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: TCU Profile . gofrogs.cstv.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20131012150005/http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tucker_matthew00.html . October 12, 2013 . dead .
- Web site: Philadelphia Eagles add 9 undrafted free agents to reach 90-man roster limit . pennlive.com . April 30, 2013 . April 30, 2013.
- Web site: Eagles roster cuts: Kenjon Barner, Matthew Tucker, ed Reynolds released as team gets to 53 players. August 30, 2014.
- Web site: Eagles practice squad includes Reynolds, Tucker. August 31, 2014.
- Web site: RB Moves: Jets Sign Tucker, Waive Williams. New York Jets. Allen, Eric. August 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160817012001/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/RB-Moves-Jets-Sign-Tucker-Waive-Williams/380e724e-b491-4585-97ff-59d8ea6f75f5. August 17, 2016. August 16, 2016.
- Web site: Lache Seastrunk Joins Green & White Roster. New York Jets. Lange, Randy. August 13, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160817014059/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Lache-Seastrunk-Joins-Green--White-Roster/38f73678-aa70-4d49-8a4b-9cb33e3b9b2c. August 17, 2016. August 16, 2016.
- Web site: Jets sign safety Antonio Allen, reach injury settlement with Trevor Reilly. NJ.com. Hughes, Connor. September 6, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160907021411/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/09/jets_sign_safety_antonio_allen_reach_injury_settle.html. September 7, 2016. September 6, 2016.
