Matt Barkley
American football quarterback
Born
September 8th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Southern California, where set multiple passing records and was named a team captain. Entered the NFL in 2013, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Spent several seasons with various teams, including the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, primarily in backup roles. Played in the 2020 season with the Buffalo Bills and had limited starts in subsequent seasons.
Set USC career records for touchdowns and passing yards
Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013
Played for the Buffalo Bills
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