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• Kurt Warner is a National Football League quarterback who plays for the Arizona Cardinals. Warner led the team to Super Bowl XLIII, in which the Cardinals fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  On March 18, 2009, the Arizona Cardinals reported that Kurt Warner had undergone surgery on his left hip. The surgery was done to clean out loose fragments. Warner is expected to miss the team's mini-camp on May 1st-3rd. He is hoping to be ready for the team's voluntary workout on May 19, 2009. Warner recently signed a two year contract worth $23 million, including a $15 million dollar signing bonus.ESPN.com: Warner has surgery on left hip (March 18, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Kurtis Eugene WarnerArizona Cardinals: Kurt Warner
  2. Born: June 22, 1971NFL.com: Kurt Warner
  3. Birthplace: Burlington, IowaNFL.com: Kurt Warner
  4. Height: 6'2"NFL.com: Kurt Warner
  5. Weight: 218 lbsNFL.com: Kurt Warner
  6. Jersey:
     1. 13NFL.com: Kurt Warner
  7. College: University of Northern IowaNFL.com: Kurt Warner
  8. NFL Draft: Undrafted in 1994Arizona Cardinals: Kurt Warner
  9. Made NFL debut in 1998 for the St. Louis RamsArizona Cardinals: Kurt Warner
  10. Super Bowl XXXIV champion and MVPArizona Cardinals: Kurt Warner

• 2009 Free Agent

  Despite an offer from the Cardinals for $10-12 million a year, Warner became a free agent on February 27, 2009.ESPN.com: Source: Cards offer Warner $10-12M Just days later, Warner visited the San Francisco 49ers to talk with the team and undergo a physical.ESPN.com: Warner Travels to 49ers Complex

• Family Life

  Warner helped the Cardinals win the team's first NFC Championship on January 18, 2009, to reach Super Bowl XLIII. Moments after the NFC title win, Warner ran to the sidelines to celebrate with his wife, Brenda.FOX Sports: Warner Savors Sharing Victory with His Wife

• NFL Career

  Kurt Warner went undrafted in 1994 and attended training camp for the Green Bay Packers. After being released before the start of the season, Warner played in the Arena Football League from 1995 to 1997. Warner signed with the St. Louis Rams in 1998.Arizona Cardinals: Kurt Warner

  During the 1999 season, Warner took over the starting quarterback position after Trent Green went down with an injury. Warner went on to have one of the best seasons for a quarterback in the history of the NFL. His 4,353 passing yards and 41 touchdown passes helped the Rams' offense earn the nickname "The Greatest Show on Turf." Warner led the Rams through the playoffs all the way to a victory in Super Bowl XXXIV, with Warner winning the game's MVP award.Arizona Cardinals: Kurt Warner

  On March 4, 2009, Warner reportedly re-signed with the Cardinals. The financial details of the two-year deal were not immediately announced.ProFootballTalk.com: Warner Agrees to Terms With Cardinals

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