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• Professional football quarterback Jason Campbel plays in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

  In April of 2009, rumors swirled that the Redskins were trying to acquire disgruntled Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler. Campbell responded to the rumors by declaring that he is the starter for the Redskins and has no intention of backing up Cutler, or any other quarterback.ProFootballTalk.com: Jason Campbell Declares, "I'm a Starter"

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: December 31, 1981Official Site of the Washington Redskins: Jason Campbell
  2. Birthplace: Laurel, MississippiOfficial Site of the Washington Redskins: Jason Campbell
  3. Height: 6'5"Official Site of the Washington Redskins: Jason Campbell
  4. Weight: 233 lbsOfficial Site of the Washington Redskins: Jason Campbell
  5. Position: Quarterback
  6. College: Auburn University
  7. Sugar Bowl MVP (2005)Official Site of the Washington Redskins: Jason Campbell
  8. November 26, 2006: First NFL winOfficial Site of the Washington Redskins: Jason Campbell
  9. Hosts an annual Jason Campbell Classic golf tournament, which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyOfficial Site of the Washington Redskins: Jason Campbell

• College Career

  Campbell began his career playing college football with the Auburn Tigers. He helped the team finish the 2004 season undefeated and went on to earn the MVP selection at the Sugar Bowl and the Music City Bowl. Campbell finished his career with the Tigers as the winningest quarterback in school history, earning several player of the year and All-SEC honors along the way.Official Site of the Washington Redskins: Jason Campbell

• NFL Career

  In 2005, Campbell was selected 25th overall in the NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. He made his debut in 2006, playing in seven games with the Redskins. Campbell had a breakout season in 2007, finishing with 2,700 passing yards and 12 touchdowns between 13 games. He was however sidelined in December of 2007 with a left knee injury.Official Site of the Washington Redskins: Jason Campbell

  Following the 2008 season, Campbell was expecting to see a pay increase and a contract extension from the Redskins.The Washington Post: Campbell's Chance to Be Money Player This however changed in December of 2008 after Campbell was blamed for the Redskins' poor performance late in the season.WashingtonPost.com: Campbell Is Pressured From Every Angle

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