19 Facts About Ross Tucker

Ross Finch Tucker was born on March 2,1979 and is a former American football offensive lineman and current sports broadcaster.

Ross Tucker retired as a player after suffering a neck injury during the 2007 season.

Ross Tucker attended Wyomissing Area High School, where he earned three varsity letters each in football and basketball.

Ross Tucker was All-league at both offensive tackle and defensive end while earning All-county honors at offensive tackle.

Ross Tucker received the school's US Army Reserve Scholar-Athlete award.

Ross Tucker was a four-year starter on the Tigers Ivy League football squad.

Ross Tucker started against Colgate University as a freshman at defensive end.

Ross Tucker was named All-Ivy in 2000 and was a two-time Academic All-American selection.

Ross Tucker played in 42 games in his 7-year NFL career, starting 28.

Ross Tucker signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent after the 2001 NFL Draft.

Ross Tucker started at left guard during the last 7 games of the season in place of an injured Larry Allen.

Ross Tucker was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills on June 16,2003, and appeared in 12 games, with five starts at right guard.

Ross Tucker signed with the New England Patriots on December 13,2005.

Ross Tucker played in one game and was declared inactive in three contests.

Ross Tucker suffered a career-ending neck injury that bruised his spinal cord during the preseason.

Ross Tucker joined Sports Illustrated in 2008, writing on the NFL for SIs website.

Ross Tucker has occasionally filled-in for hosting duties on The Dan Patrick Show.

Currently, Ross Tucker serves as a commentator for NFL games on Westwood One and is the Philadelphia Eagles preseason game television analyst.

Ross Tucker currently writes an NFL column for The Athletic and is an NFL insider for Audacy.