Jeff Garcia

Professional football quarterback Jeff Garcia plays in the National Football League for the Oakland Raiders. He previously played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

According to ProFootballTalk.com, Garcia signed with the Oakland Raiders on April 6, 2009. The details of the contract were not immediately available.ProFootballTalk.com: Garcia is a Raider

After the Buccaneers offered quarterback Luke McCown a substantial contract on February 9, 2009, Garcia told The Tampa Tribune that he does not expect to return to the Buccaneers in 2009. Garcia added "It looks like they have decided to go in another direction with the signing of Luke. I'm happy for him and his family. He has worked hard and is a talented player."TBO.com: Garcia: Bucs Going In Different Direction

After going undrafted in 1994, Garcia played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers in 1999 and started out as the team's backup quarterback. When starter Steve Young received his final concussion and was knocked out for the season, Garcia took over the starting role. Garcia went to the Pro Bowl three times while with the 49ers. He was also made the Pro Bowl in 2007 as a member of the Buccaneers.Buccaneers.com: Jeff Garcia

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• NFL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 200
  • Rookie Year: 1999

• February 24, 1970: Born

• 1999: Signs with the San Francisco 49ers

• 2000: Pro Bowl

• 2001: Pro Bowl

• 2002: Pro Bowl

• 2004: Signs with the Cleveland Browns

• 2005: Signs with the Detroit Lions

• 2006: Signs with the Philadelphia Eagles as a backup, leads team to playoffs

• 2007: Signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers