Justin Tuck

Justin Tuck

41-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Raiders in March of 2014.
DEFree Agent
February 1, 2016
Tuck has opted to retire from the NFL.
ANALYSIS
After his 11th professional season ended prematurely due to a torn right pectoral, it's no surprise that Tuck has decided to join teammate Charles Woodson in retirement. Prior to landing in Oakland, though, he was a veritable force in a fearsome defensive front for the Giants, winning Super Bowls in 2007 and 2011. Overall, he'll conclude his career with four double-digit sack campaigns en route to 66.5 sacks in 147 games, during which he also contributed 22 forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, and three interceptions (one for a touchdown).
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Measurables Review
How do Justin Tuck's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
265 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.71 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.29 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.33 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.5 in
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Bench Press
24 reps
 
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After nine seasons with the Giants, Tuck signed a two-year deal with the Raiders in March of last year. The first season didn't play out like he wanted it to, as he battled injuries throughout the year and recorded just five sacks in 15 games. Tuck had reached double-digit sacks in four of his last seven seasons in New York, and the Raiders would like to see him approach that sort of mark in 2015. Tuck will start at defensive end in what should be an improved defense, but it remains to be seen how much value he can provide as an IDP.
Tuck appears to be declining, but he heads into a situation where he'll work with a big play-count. That's both because he'll be depended on as one of Oakland's two best defensive linemen, as well as the fact that the Oakland offense doesn't appear to have much talent, meaning the defense might have to carry the team through many three-and-outs. Tuck is coming off a season in which he totaled 63 tackles and 11 sacks, but 4.5 of those sacks came in the last four weeks, giving reason to think his sack total will regress in 2014, although the tackle total should remain similar.
Injuries look like the primary culprit in Tuck's decline the last two years, a span in which he's totaled just 82 tackles and nine sacks. That said, his upside makes him a good gamble once the more reliable defensive linemen are off the board. Injury prone or not, Tuck is still a player on a talented defensive line who should have a big role awaiting him, and he's only two years removed from a 76-tackle, 11.5-sack showing.
In terms of injury luck, 2011 could not have been much more disruptive for Tuck. He played in only 12 games and played hurt in many others, dealing with groin, neck, ankle, shoulder and toe issues throughout the year, resulting in just 37 tackles (26 solo) and five sacks. With a full offseason to get healthy, though, Tuck should bounce back in 2012. He had at least 59 tackles in the four years prior to last, including three years with 65 or more tackles, and he totaled 29.5 sacks and 14 forced fumbles over that span, too. Considering how bad his numbers were a year ago, Tuck should present good bargain value in all IDP leagues this year. His value looks especially good given the emergence of fellow Giants end Jason Pierre-Paul. As effective as he is, opposing offensive lines likely won't worry much about Tuck as long as Pierre-Paul is on the field, and Tuck should avoid double teams this season as a result.
After a down 2009 season that saw him total only six sacks, Tuck bounced back in a big way last year and emerged as the top IDP lineman in many formats, thanks to 11.5 sacks and career highs in tackles (76, 48 solo) and forced fumbles (six), Given that he finished with at least 65 tackles and double-digit sacks in three of the last four years, there's little reason to expect a drop-off anytime soon. The Giants are stockpiled with defensive line talent, which makes it hard for offenses to zero in on Tuck. And his ability to play inside or out complicates matters for offenses even further – it's tough to game plan for Tuck because you never know where he’ll line up.
Like his New York Giants as a whole, Tuck was a major disappointment in 2009. Tuck’s sack numbers plummeted from a high of 13 in 2008 to a mere six last season, and his typically healthy tackle numbers (59) weren’t enough to make up the difference. Although he played in all 16 games, he fought injury most of the season; his shoulder needed offseason surgery. A return to 100 percent health – or as close to it as NFL players get – the return to full speed of his bookend DE Osi Umenyiora, who missed the entire 2008 season, and the addition of promising edge rusher Jason Pierre- Paul to the mix should help Tuck return to first tier status this season.
In four years, Justin Tuck has graduated from afterthought to superstar. A third-round selection out of Notre Dame in 2005, Tuck was credited with just 19 tackles and one sack as a rookie. His sophomore season was even less impressive – a Lisfranc injury limited him to four tackles in five games. But he emerged as a do-everything lineman during the Giants’ Super Bowl run in 2007 – able to play DE behind Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora or to shift inside to one of the tackle spots – totaling 63 tackles and a shocking 10 sacks. In 2008, with Strahan retired, Tuck was expected to take on a larger role. His responsibilities increased even further when Umenyiora was lost for the season before playing a single snap. Being the focus of the opposition’s game-planning didn’t bother Tuck much; he used his strength and quickness to improve on his breakout 2007 campaign to the tune of 13 sacks, 66 tackles, an interception, a touchdown and first-team All-Pro honors. With Umenyiora back this season, and the Giants sporting a tremendously deep front seven, Tuck is well-positioned to be even better in 2009.
Tuck surprised most observers by posting 10 sacks and 63 tackles in 2007. He often lined up at defensive tackle with Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora at end. As witnessed in Super Bowl XLII, the Giants had a formidable defensive line last year, which surely benefited Tuck. But his success was not merely a product of his teammates' prowess or the Giants' system. His strength and quickness make him a legitimate sack threat even from the inside and a strong run-stuffer. Tuck's role should expand in 2008 and could go sky high if Strahan retires, which would give Tuck more snaps at end.
Tuck will attempt to return from season-ending foot surgery to secure a spot as a reserve defensive end. It's possible he could also see time at defensive tackle.
Tuck showed some promise as a reserve last season, but with Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora around as well as first round draft pick Mathias Kiwanuka, Tuck might end up seeing some of his action at defensive tackle - essentially a death sentence in IDP terms.
Tuck will back up the defensive end position during his rookie year.
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DEOakland Raiders
Chest
October 15, 2015
The Raiders are expected to place Tuck (torn right pectoral muscle) on IR, CSN Bay Area reports.
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DEOakland Raiders
Shoulder
October 14, 2015
Coach Jack Del Rio relayed Wednesday that the MRI on Tuck's injured shoulder is "not good," the Sacramento Bee reports.
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DEOakland Raiders
Knee
October 4, 2015
Tuck (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
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DEOakland Raiders
Knee
September 27, 2015
Tuck (neck) is active for Sunday’s matchup against the Browns.
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DEOakland Raiders
Knee
November 16, 2014
Tuck (neck) is listed as active Sunday in San Diego, Scott Bair of CSN Bay Area reports.
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