Vinny Testaverde

Vinny Testaverde

Vinny Testaverde is a retired National Football League quarterback. He last played for the Carolina Panthers in 2007.

Fast Facts

Full name: Vincent Frank Testaverde
Born: November 13, 1963
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 235 lbs
Jersey: #(s) 12, 14, 16
College: University of Miami, FL
NFL Draft: 1st overall in 1987 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Won the Heisman Trophy in 1986
Two-time Pro Bowl selection (1996, 1998)
Holds the NFL record for most consecutive seasons of throwing at least one touchdown pass (21)

Final Year in the NFL

During the 2007 NFL season, the Carolina Panthers signed Vinny Testaverde after both Jake Delhomme and David Carr went down with injuries. Testaverde started against the Arizona Cardinals on October 14, becoming the oldest starting quarterback (43) to win an NFL game. Testaverde played in seven games that season, throwing for five touchdowns and seven interceptions.¹

Testaverde announced that he would retire after the Panthers' final game on December 30. He finished his 21-year NFL career at 44 years old.²

Career Stats

TD-INT: 275-267

Yards: 46,233

QB Rating: 75.0

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Vinny Testaverde Vital Stats

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ESPN: Career Stats
- Height: 6'5
- Weight: 233 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1987

Vinny Testaverde Timeline

November 13, 1963 Born
1986: Won the Heisman Trophy
1987: Drafted by the Tampa Bay Bucaneeers as the first overall pick in the NFL Draft
1988: Named the Bucaneers starting quarterback
1992: Signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Cleveland Browns
1996: Played in his first [Pro Bowl
1998: Signed with the New York Jets
1998: Made his second [Pro Bowl] appearance
2000: Led the Jets to victory in the Monday Night Miracle
2004: Signed a one year contract with the Dallas Cowboys
2005: Signed with the New York Jets
2005: Set NFL record for most consecutive seasons with at least one touchdown pass
2006: Signed with the New England Patriots to be Tom Brady's backup
2007: Sings one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers

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