Chad Pennington
Chad Pennington is an NFL quarterback that plays for the Miami Dolphins. Pennington signed with the Dolphins as a free agent in August of 2008. He was listed as probable to play with the team on November 16, 2008, after suffering a foot injury.
Fast Facts
- Full name: James Chadwick Pennington
- Born: June 26, 1976
- Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 225
- Position: Quarterback
- High school: Webb School of Knoxville
- College: Marshall University
- Draft year: 2000
- Married with two children
- Started the 1st and 10 Foundation to benefit children's and community programs
Football Career
Pennington began his career playing college football with the Marshall Thundering Herd. He helped the team win the Motor City Bowl in 1999, in which he was selected as the game MVP. He also earned the Draddy Trophy in 1999 for commitment and excellence both on and off the field.
Pennington was drafted in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft by the New York Jets. He played eight seasons with the team, until August 7, 2008, when the Jets signed veteran quarterback Brett Favre. Pennington was released the same day and signed with the Dolphins one day later.
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