Matt Barkley

American football quarterback

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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