He played in the NFL for the New England Patriots, New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins during his seven-year career from 1996 to 2002.
Parcells introduced Lucas in 1997 by putting him in at quarterback with second string QB Neil O'Donnell lined up at wide receiver.
Lucas set up in a shotgun formation and ran the ball himself for 15 yards, befuddling the Vikings defense in a play that eventually led to a Jets victory.
Lucas holds the unenviable distinction of worst single game quarterback performance by any Dolphin.
In March 2018, Lucas was named Executive Director of the Housing Authority in his hometown of Harrison, New Jersey, serving in the same capacity that his father did for 27 years.
For several years, Lucas worked for SportsNet New York as an analyst to Jets programs such as pre-game and post-game shows and weekly updates, before leaving in 2020.