A. J. Tarpley

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College career

Tarpley started all four years for the Cardinal, compiling 20.5 career TFLs, 6.5 sacks, and four interceptions. He earned second-team All-Pac 12 honors as a senior.[2]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Tarpley was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent following the 2015 NFL Draft.[3] On November 30, 2015, he was waived.[4] On December 2, 2015, the Bills signed Tarpley to the practice squad,[5] and on December 10, 2015, Tarpley was promoted to the active roster.[6] Tarpley recorded his first career interception against the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2015.[7] In Week 17 against the New York Jets on January 3, 2016, Tarpley made the game-ending interception that gave the Bills a 22-17 victory and knocked the Jets out of playoff contention. The interception turned out to be the final play of his career.

On April 6, 2016, Tarpley announced that he was retiring after just one season, citing his health, having suffered his third and fourth career concussions the previous season.[8][9]

References

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  1. ↑ Stanford Cardinal Athletics Profile - AJ Tarpley
  2. ↑ AJ Tarpley - Buffalo Bills
  3. ↑ AJ Tarpley signs with the Buffalo Bills just an hour after draft
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  8. ↑ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2630911-aj-tarpley-retires-latest-details-comments-and-reaction
  9. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/sports/football/aj-tarpley-buffalo-bills-retires-concussion.html
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