Vinny Testaverde
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Position: QB
Jersey #: 16
Date of Birth: November 13, 1963
Height / Weight: 6'5" / 233 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 1 in 1987 by TB
First Team: TB (1987)
Last Team: CAR (2007)
Quarterback Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Cmp | Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | INTs | Sacks | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CAR | 7 | 94 | 172 | 936 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 46 |
| 2006 | NE | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | NYJ | 6 | 60 | 106 | 777 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 23 |
| 2004 | DAL | 16 | 296 | 494 | 3518 | 17 | 20 | 35 | 42 | 1 | 173 |
| 2003 | NYJ | 7 | 123 | 198 | 1385 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 81 |
| 2002 | NYJ | 5 | 54 | 83 | 499 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 23 | 0 | 26 |
| 2001 | NYJ | 16 | 260 | 441 | 2752 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 0 | 141 |
| 2000 | NYJ | 16 | 325 | 581 | 3692 | 21 | 23 | 12 | 32 | 0 | 185 |
| 1999 | NYJ | 1 | 10 | 15 | 96 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Vinny Testaverde: Career Overview
Date of Birth: November 13, 1963Position: Quarterback (QB)
Career Timeline
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1987-1992)
- Drafted first overall in the 1987 NFL Draft.
- Struggled initially but showed improvement over time.
- Best season with the Buccaneers came in 1991, throwing for over 3,200 yards and 15 touchdowns.
- Cleveland Browns (1993)
- Played one season in Cleveland, starting 9 games.
- Baltimore Ravens (1996)
- Joined the Ravens in their inaugural season, throwing for over 1,600 yards.
- New York Jets (1998-2003)
- Had a career resurgence, leading the Jets to the AFC Championship Game in 1998.
- Set a franchise record with 4,177 passing yards in 1998.
- Named to the Pro Bowl in 1999.
- Dallas Cowboys (2004)
- Served as a backup quarterback, contributing to the team as a mentor.
- New England Patriots (2006)
- Joined the Patriots late in his career but did not see significant playing time.
- Carolina Panthers (2007)
- Played in his final NFL season, appearing in two games.
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- First overall pick in the 1987 NFL Draft.
- Pro Bowl selection in 1999.
- Led the NFL in passing yards (4,177) in 1998.
- Played in 233 regular-season games, with 185 touchdowns and over 46,000 passing yards.
- Known for his longevity and ability to adapt to different offensive systems.
- Had a notable college career at the University of Miami, where he won the 1986 Heisman Trophy runner-up.
Legacy
Vinny Testaverde is remembered as one of the more durable quarterbacks in NFL history, demonstrating resilience and adaptability throughout his career. His journey through multiple teams, including significant contributions to the Jets and Buccaneers, has left a lasting impact on the franchises he played for.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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