Vinny Testaverde

Vinny Testaverde is a retired National Football League quarterback. He last played for the Carolina Panthers in 2007.

During the 2007 NFL season, the Carolina Panthers signed Vinny Testaverde after both Jake Delhomme and David Carr went down with injuries. Testaverde started against the Arizona Cardinals on October 14, becoming the oldest starting quarterback (43) to win an NFL game. Testaverde played in seven games that season, throwing for five touchdowns and seven interceptions.NFL.com: Vinny Testaverde

Testaverde announced that he would retire after the Panthers' final game on December 30. He finished his 21-year NFL career at 44 years old.NFL.com: Testaverde to retire following Sunday's game (December 29, 2007)

• TD-INT: 275-267

• Yards: 46,233

• QB Rating: 75.0

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1987-1992)
• Cleveland Browns (1993-1995)
• Baltimore Ravens (1996-1997)
• New York Jets (1998-2003)
• Dallas Cowboys (2004)
• New York Jets (2005)
• New England Patriots (2006)
• Carolina Panthers (2007)

• Mahalo's Guide to Carolina Panthers
• ESPN: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'5
  • Weight: 233 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1987

• November 13, 1963 Born

• 1986: Won the Heisman Trophy

• 1987: Drafted by the Tampa Bay Bucaneeers as the first overall pick in the NFL Draft

• 1988: Named the Bucaneers starting quarterback

• 1992: Signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Cleveland Browns

• 1996: Played in his first [Pro Bowl

• 1998: Signed with the New York Jets

• 1998: Made his second http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Pro_Bowl Pro Bowl appearance

• 2000: Led the Jets to victory in the Monday Night Miracle

• 2004: Signed a one year contract with the Dallas Cowboys

• 2005: Signed with the New York Jets

• 2005: Set NFL record for most consecutive seasons with at least one touchdown pass

• 2006: Signed with the New England Patriots to be Tom Brady's backup

• 2007: Sings one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers