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Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:48:41 -0800
Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports the Washington Redskins have released P Tom Tupa.
Wed, 08 Mar 2006 05:26:35 -0800
David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports the Washington Redskins will release P Tom Tupa for salary cap reasons.
Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:48:30 -0800
Ryan O'Halloran, of the Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa could get released as a salary cap victim. The Redskins would save $232,000 on the salary cap by releasing him.
Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:57:26 -0700
Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (back) has been placed on Injured Reserve. Thus, his 2005 season is over.
Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:35:51 -0700
David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (back) has yet to return to action since injuring his back Aug. 19. He saw a specialist in Los Angeles Monday, Aug. 29, and will be re-evaluated Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:34:15 -0700
Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins P Andy Groom will play in place of teammate Tom Tupa (knee) at the team's Friday, Aug. 26 preseason game.
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:00:48 -0700
Redskins.com reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (back) will likely not play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 26, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Joe Gibbs said.
Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:45:09 -0700
Redskins.com reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (back) is still sidelined with a back injury. He did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Mon, 22 Aug 2005 16:56:35 -0700
Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (back) did not practice Monday, Aug. 22. He remains day-to-day with back spasms.
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 06:47:10 -0700
The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (back) is listed as day-to-day with a back sprain.
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 21:51:08 -0700
Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (back) landed awkwardly while kicking during warm-ups and hurt his back Friday, Aug. 19, forcing him to miss the team's preseason game. Preliminary indications are Tupa has a mild back strain, and he will be evaluated more Saturday, Aug. 20.
Tue, 17 May 2005 16:23:10 -0700
Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (personal reasons) was excused from the start of the Redskins' organized team activities Tuesday, May 17 for personal reasons.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 19:52:18 -0800
Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa has been named as a second alternate to the Pro Bowl, according to Gary Fitzgerald of Redskins.com.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:50:06 -0800
Rich Campbell, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa is enjoying one of his best seasons in the NFL this year. Tupa, a 16-year veteran, ranks first in the NFC with a gross punting average of 44.7 yards per punt through Week 11 and has garnered serious Pro Bowl consideration. "Tom has been absolutely outstanding and certainly impressive," head coach Joe Gibbs said. "He is as good as I have seen."
Sun, 15 Aug 2004 13:22:07 -0700
The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (sprained back) didn't play Saturday, Aug. 14.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 09:15:44 -0700
Mark Zuckerman, of the Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (back) will be a game-time decision for the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Aug. 14.
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 20:26:06 -0700
Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa (back) may miss the team's exhibition game on Saturday, Aug. 14, due to a back injury suffered on Thursday, Aug. 12, according to Gary Fitzgerald of Redskins.com.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:42:37 -0700
Rich Campbell, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa will serve as the team's holder during field goal attempts this season. "It's big because I know every time that he's going to do his job," PK John Hall said. "That's one less thing I have to concern myself with. Having Tom there holding and having [C Ethan Albright] snapping, to me, is priceless."
Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:05:00 -0800
The Washington Times reports Washington Redskins P Tom Tupa will be attending the NFL Players' Association annual meeting in Hawaii and will miss the Redskins' offseason workouts this weekend.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004 20:21:57 -0800
Updating previous reports, free agent P Tom Tupa (Buccaneers) has officially signed with the Washington Redskins, according to Gary Fitzgerald of Redskins.com. Reportedly, Tupa received a four-year, $3.7 million deal that includes a $675,000 signing bonus.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004 21:38:46 -0800
ESPN.com reports the Washington Redskins have reached a contract agreement with free agent P Tom Tupa (Buccaneers) on a four-year, $3.7 million deal that includes a $675,000 signing bonus. The Redskins mark the seventh different team Tupa has played for and this will be his 16th season in the league.
Fri, 26 Sep 2003 10:40:51 -0700
Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers excused P Tom Tupa from practice on Thursday, Sept. 25, so he could attend to a personal matter.
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 08:23:17 -0700
Roger Mills and Joanne Korth, of the St. Petersburg Times, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers P Tom Tupa was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the Atlanta Falcons. Tupa punted seven times, averaging 50.7 yards a punt.
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 08:18:41 -0700
Buccaneers.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ps Tom Tupa and rookie Andy Groom are battling for the team's punting duties in training camp.
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 08:08:13 -0700
Buccaneers.com reports rookie P Andy Groom has been impressive early in training camp thus far. Groom is competing with P Tom Tupa for the team's punting duties in 2003. "He is a good prospect," said head coach Jon Gruden. "He gets the ball off quickly, and he's got a powerful leg. We're going to put him in a lot of situations on the practice field and in the preseason games and try to see exactly where he is as a situational punter and how he handles the game-like situations."
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 14:37:54 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed P Tom Tupa to a one-year contract, according to Buccaneers.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Tue, 11 Mar 2003 18:34:48 -0800
The Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins are now interested in free agent P Tom Tupa (Jets). Agent Neil Cornrich said Tupa would consider it "an honor" to sign with the Redskins.
Mon, 03 Mar 2003 07:18:33 -0800
The Washington Times reports the Washington Redskins are giving consideration to signing free agent P Tom Tupa (Buccaneers).
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 23:04:45 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden told Buccaneers.com his team's depth chart at QB will be set in training camp. QB Brad Johnson heads to camp as the No. 1 guy, but QBs Shaun King and Rob Johnson will battle hard for the No. 2 slot. Gruden also has not ruled out adding another live arm for training camp. "We might pick up another quarterback," he conceded. "Tom Tupa will work into our rotation. He won't take a lot of reps, but he will work. He'll get familiar with the nomenclature of our system, ball handling, things of that nature. With the absence of Joe Hamilton, there is a chance that we pick up another quarterback. But we are looking into that right now."
Fri, 10 May 2002 17:47:44 -0700
Buccaneers.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms with free agent P Tom Tupa (Jets) on a one-year deal.
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 21:24:28 -0800
The Star Tribune reports the Minnesota Vikings held their scheduled kicking competition Monday. 10 players were in showing off their kicking and punting skills. The Vikings were impressed by a number of the candidates, notably veteran free agent P Tom Tupa (Jets). Coach Mike Tice said PK Gary Anderson will meet with special teams coach Jay Hayes to continue evaluations.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002 20:53:56 -0800
The Star Tribune reports the Minnesota Vikings will hold a tryout for nine PKs/punters next Monday. They are: Leo Arguz, Rick Barrow, Ryan Denton, Brent Gordon, Jon Hilbert, Don Icsman, Cedric Oglesby, Matt Simonton and Tom Tupa. Free agent PK Gary Anderson, whom coach Mike Tice said the Vikings are attempting to re-sign, is scheduled to attend but will not kick. He will help evaluate the other kickers.
Mon, 04 Mar 2002 21:34:18 -0800
The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Tice is compiling a list of free agent kickers to look at. P Tom Tupa is scheduled to arrive for a visit Sunday.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 11:20:03 -0800
The Star Tribune reports the Minnesota Vikings are considering working out free agent P Tom Tupa, who was cut by the Jets earlier this week. Baltimore P Kyle Richardson, who will become a free agent on Friday, are two that the team appears to have interest in.
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:26:59 -0800
The AP reports today's release of P Tom Tupa, WR Matthew Hatchette and S Chris Hayes saved the New York Jets about $1.5 million on their 2002 salary cap.
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 20:36:27 -0800
New York Jets.com reports the team has waived WR Matthew Hatchette, S Chris Hayes and P Tom Tupa.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001 06:45:29 -0700
The Bergen Record reports the New York Jets named WR Windrell Hayes, OT Cornell Green, TE Daniel Wilcox, DE Mike Cecere, and injured WR Santana Moss inactive for Monday night's game. Tom Tupa was the team's No. 3 QB.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 20:22:27 -0700
Randy Lange reports for the Bergen Record New York Jets SS Victor Green (thigh), PR Chad Morton (ankle), and P Tom Tupa (hip) remained listed as questionable on the team's injury report. Green and Morton were limited in practice, but Tupa punted well and seemed pleased afterward. G Randy Thomas was held out with a slight shoulder bruise.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 11:36:47 -0700
The AP reports the New York Jets have signed former Cincinnati and Kansas City P Daniel Pope as insurance for Tom Tupa, who has a strained hip.
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 19:18:26 -0700
Rich Cimini reports for the NY Daily News the New York Jets may indeed be looking to add another punter before next Monday's game. Current P Tom Tupa had a bad game last Sunday. According to sources, the punters the Jets are focusing on are Daniel Pope, Chad Stanley and Ken Walter. Pope, who punted last season for the Bengals, worked out Tuesday for the Jets. Stanley and Walter, formerly of the 49ers and Panthers, respectively will audition today for the team. Tommy Parks, who punted week one for the Jets, is not being considered. GM Terry Bradway indicated Tuesday that "there's a chance we might" sign a punter by the end of the week.
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 08:31:46 -0700
The Bergen Record reports New York Jets coach Herman Edwards expects P Tom Tupa to rebound this week after a poor performance on Sunday. "What we have to realize is that Tom has not punted for six weeks in a live situation," Edwards said, referring to Tupa being hobbled by a hip strain. The coach had the same feeling about return man Chad Morton, who sprained his right ankle in the second half. Morton and S Victor Green (thigh bruise) underwent MRIs and Edwards said both "should be OK."
Mon, 24 Sep 2001 09:45:44 -0700
The New York Daily News reports New York Jets return specialist Chad Morton sprained his right ankle late in yesterday’s 10-3 win over the Patriots. He left the lokcer room on crutches. His status for next week's game is uncertain. The Jets would have to use Aaron Glenn or Laveranues Coles if Morton can’t play. Another worry is P Tom Tupa, who suffered through a nightmarish season debut. Tupa, still hampered by a strained hip flexor, averaged only 35.4 yards on nine punts.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:31:43 -0700
The Associated Press reports now that P Tom Tupa has recovered from his groin injury, the New York Jets cut P Tommy Parks. In his only NFL action, Parks averaged 47.6 yards on five punts against Indianapolis in the season opener. He was not available for comment Monday.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:17:07 -0700
The Associated Press reports New York Jets P Tom Tupa, who missed almost the entire pre-season with a hip injury, practiced Monday and hopes to be ready for Oakland this week.
Thu, 06 Sep 2001 23:20:11 -0700
The NY Times reports New York Jets P Tom Tupa (hip flexor) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game. The Jets may keep him on the roster, listed as a punter although he is not expected to punt, so Tupa can hold for PK John Hall. RB LaMont Jordan is listed as probable with a sore back. RB/PR Chad Morton (stomach virus) had limited work Thursday early in practice, then went inside to rest.
Thu, 06 Sep 2001 16:09:00 -0700
The New York Daily News reports New York Jets P Tom Tupa, who didn't punt in the pre-season because of a strained hip flexor, didn't do any punting yesterday in practice, as he had hoped. It looks like Tommy Parks will make his NFL debut. Parks also will replace Tupa as the placeholder. Head coach Herman Edwards said he might go with only two quarterbacks if Tupa is out, although he mentioned practice-squad rookie Tory Woodbury is a remote possibility as the emergency quarterback for Sunday.
Tue, 04 Sep 2001 07:51:02 -0700
The New York Times reports New York Jets P Tom Tupa said that his hip flexor felt better and he might try to punt in Wednesday’s practice. Tupa said that he will not play in the season opener, but should be ready for the second game.
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:16:08 -0700
The Bergen Record's Randy Lange reports New York Jets starting WRs Wayne Chrebet and Laveranues Coles were held out of last night's game with injuries. Chrebet had back spasms and Coles had a bruised shoulder. Both Wayne and Laveranues would have played if this was a regular-season game," coach Herman Edwards said through a team spokesman. P Tom Tupa did not dress for the game.
Sun, 26 Aug 2001 04:56:05 -0700
NY Newsday reports New York Jets P Tommy Parks once again handled the punting duties in last night's pre-season game as Tom Tupa (hernia) remained sidelined. Coach Herman Edwards said he is prepared to carry two punters into the season.
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 13:41:58 -0700
The New Jersey Star-Ledger reports New York Jets TE Jake Moreland, who is battling Scott Slutzker for the backup job, suffered a setback this weekend when he sprained his knee. Moreland will be out three to four weeks. LB James Darling suffered a sprain knee and may miss a little time. T Ryan Young (knee) and RB Reggie White (knee) are banged up but are expected to practice this week. P Tom Tupa is also expected to make his return this week after recovering from hernia surgery.
