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• Chad Pennington is an NFL quarterback that plays for the Miami Dolphins. On December 31, 2008, he was selected for his second NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award.ESPN.com: Chad Pennington... Wins Second NFL Comeback Player Award

  Pennington signed a two-year contract with the Dolphins as a free agent in August of 2008. Originally signed as a short-term replacement following the retirement of Dan Marino, in December of 2008, many speculated that Pennington would stay with the Dolphins on a long-term basis.Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins' Chad Pennington Is Likely to Stay Awhile

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: James Chadwick Pennington
  2. Born: June 26, 1976
  3. Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee
  4. Height: 6'3"
  5. Weight: 225
  6. Position: Quarterback
  7. High school: Webb School of Knoxville
  8. College: Marshall University
  9. Draft year: 2000
  10. Married with two children
  11. Started the 1st and 10 Foundation to benefit childrens 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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