T.J. Yates
American football quarterback
Born
May 28th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the Houston Texans. Yates played college football at the University of North Carolina, where he set multiple passing records. He was drafted by the Texans in 2011 and played a key role during the 2011 season when the team reached the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Yates is notable for his performance in the 2011 AFC Wild Card game against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he led the team to victory and became the first rookie quarterback to win a playoff game in Texans history. Throughout his NFL career, Yates had stints with several teams, showcasing his skills in various backup roles.
Played quarterback for the Houston Texans
Led Houston Texans to first playoff win in 2011
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