Career Highlights
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Early Life & College
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Born February 17, 1988, in Brownwood, Texas; raised in Abilene. ([turn0search0], [turn0search15])
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Star quarterback at the University of Houston, where he became the NCAA FBS all-time leader in career passing yards, touchdowns, and completions. ([turn0search0], [turn0search31])
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Notably the only Division I FBS quarterback to throw for over 5,000 yards in three separate seasons and surpass 20,000 yards of total offense. ([turn0search0], [turn0search31])
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NFL Journey
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Entered the NFL in 2012 as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans. ([turn0search0])
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Became known as a journeyman QB, having played for multiple teams—including the Texans, Rams, Vikings, Broncos, Redskins, Browns, Bills, and now the Bears. ([turn0search0], [turn0search17])
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Career stats (as of 2024):
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1,392 completions of 2,233 attempts (~62.3%)
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15,175 passing yards, 79 touchdowns, 51 interceptions
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Passer rating: 84.6 ([turn0search0], [turn0search22])
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Signature Seasons
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2017 with the Vikings: Enjoyed a breakout year with 3,547 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and led the team to the NFC Championship Game, delivering the unforgettable "Minneapolis Miracle." ([turn0news28], [turn0search17])
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Signed with the Chicago Bears in April 2025 for a one-year, $3M deal to serve as a veteran backup and mentor behind rookie Caleb Williams. ([turn0news26])
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