Stephen Tulloch

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Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherExpression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "[".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stephen Michael Tulloch (born January 1, 1985) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played college football at North Carolina State. He was also a member of the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles.

College career

After graduating from Miami Killian High School, Tulloch played college football at North Carolina State and was the MVP of the Meineke Car Care Bowl in a 2005 victory over the University of South Florida.[1] After his junior season, he announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2006 NFL draft.[2]

Professional career

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Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans selected Tulloch in the fourth round (116th overall) of the 2006 NFL draft.[3] He played for them from 2006 to 2010, recording 457 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions.

Detroit Lions

Tulloch signed with the Detroit Lions on July 31, 2011.[4] During his first year with the Lions he started all 16 games, recording 111 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions. One of his sacks was against Tim Tebow where he celebrated the sack by tebowing.[5] He re-signed to a five-year contract with the Lions on March 20, 2012.[6] In 2012, Tulloch was named recipient of the Detroit Lions-Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association/Pro Football Writers Association's Media-Friendly "Good Guy Award" for his interactions with the media in Detroit. On September 21, 2014, Tulloch tore his ACL while celebrating a sack of Aaron Rodgers in the first quarter of the week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on September 22, 2014.[7]

On July 5, 2016, Tulloch was released by the Lions.[8]

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 21, 2016, Tulloch signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, whom he played for in Tennessee, from 2006 to 2008, and Detroit, from 2011 to 2013.[9]

On April 18, 2017, Tulloch announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons.[10] He has remained active in the Detroit community following his retirement,[11] and attends Lions alumni events with his former team.[12]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2006 TEN 16 3 54 32 22 0.5 5 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0
2007 TEN 16 1 49 36 13 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 TEN 16 12 83 63 20 1.0 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 0
2009 TEN 16 13 121 94 27 2.0 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
2010 TEN 16 16 160 111 49 1.0 6 1 18 0 18 6 0 1 0 0
2011 DET 16 16 111 84 27 3.0 8 2 9 0 9 5 1 3 4 1
2012 DET 16 16 112 74 38 0.5 6 0 0 0 0 6 1 2 0 0
2013 DET 16 16 135 93 42 3.5 7 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
2014 DET 3 3 20 15 5 2.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 DET 16 16 107 74 33 1.0 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0
2016 PHI 12 1 7 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
159 113 959 683 276 14.5 60 5 27 0 18 27 3 12 8 1

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2007 TEN 1 1 7 6 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 TEN 1 1 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 DET 1 1 15 8 7 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
3 3 25 14 11 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0

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