Gus Frerotte

Gus Frerotte is an NFL quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.

In January of 2009, he stated that if he returns to the Vikings for the 2009 season, he will do so only as the starting quarterback.TwinCities.com: Gus Frerotte says if he returns... in 2009... to be starting QB Freotte suffered a fracture in his back in mid-December of 2008 and was sidelined for the last three games of the regular season and the January 4, 2009, wild card game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Frerotte began his career playing college football with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, where he recorded 5,480 yards and 32 TDs, second-most in school history. He was drafted 197th overall in 1994 by the Washington Redskins. While in Washington, he was selected to the 1996 Pro Bowl. Frerotte has also played for the Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, and St. Louis Rams. 2008 will Mark his second stint with the Vikings.Vikings.com: Gus Frerotte

Frerotte is often remembered for his bizarre injury during a game in 1997 against the New York Giants. After throwing a touchdown pass, Frerotte celebrated by ramming his head into a concrete wall he thought was padded. He had to be taken to the hospital for a sprained neck.WashingtonPost.com: Head-Butt Turns Into Real Pain in the Neck (November 24, 1997)

• Mahalo's Guide to the Minnesota Vikings
• ESPN.com : Career Stats
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 233 Lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1994