Nick Foles

American football quarterback, Super Bowl MVP

Nick Foles - American football quarterback, Super Bowl MVP
Born

January 20th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Foles started his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he gained recognition for his performance during the 2013 season, finishing with 27 touchdown passes and a passer rating of 119.2. He returned to the Eagles in 2017 and led the team to victory in Super Bowl LII, earning the Super Bowl MVP award for his efforts, which included throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns. Foles also had stints with other teams, including the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, and Chicago Bears.

Won Super Bowl LII with Philadelphia Eagles

Earned Super Bowl MVP honors in 2018

Threw for 27 touchdown passes in 2013

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