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Tom Tupa

Tom Tupa (born February 6, 1966) is a former American football punter and quarterback who played 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He is best known for his versatility, having played both quarterback and punter throughout his career.

  • Early Career: Tupa played college football at Ohio State University, where he was a quarterback.

  • NFL Career: He was drafted by the Phoenix Cardinals as a quarterback in the third round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He then transitioned to punter. He played for the Cardinals (and later Arizona Cardinals), the Cleveland Browns, the Washington Redskins, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the New York Jets.

  • Punting and Quarterbacking Duties: Tupa was one of the few players in NFL history to regularly handle both punting and quarterbacking duties. He often served as an emergency quarterback throughout his career and was known for his ability to throw the ball as a punter, often executing successful fake punts.

  • Super Bowl XXXVII: He won a Super Bowl ring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII.

  • Post-NFL: After his NFL career, Tupa remained involved in football, participating in various coaching and mentoring roles.