Mitchell Trubisky

American Football Quarterback

Mitchell Trubisky - American Football Quarterback
Born

August 20th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Selected second overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. Started as a rookie in 2017, leading the Bears to the playoffs in 2018. In 2020, signed with the Buffalo Bills as a backup quarterback. Contributed to the team's success in the 2020 season, including a trip to the playoffs.

Second overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft

Led Chicago Bears to the playoffs in 2018

Played for the Buffalo Bills in 2020

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