Jake Plummer

American football player and sportscaster

Jake Plummer - American football player and sportscaster
Born

December 19th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played quarterback in the National Football League for the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos. Concluded career with notable performance after leading the Broncos to an AFC Championship in 2005. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting, providing analysis and commentary for various sports media outlets.

Played for the Arizona Cardinals from 1997 to 2002

Played for the Denver Broncos from 2003 to 2006

Led the Broncos to the AFC Championship game in 2005

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