Trent Edwards

American football quarterback

Trent Edwards - American football quarterback
Born

October 30th, 1983
41 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 Buffalo Bills. Selected in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Started 29 games for the Bills from 2007 to 2009, achieving a career-high 2,699 passing yards in 2008. Also had tenures with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Oakland Raiders.

Started 29 games for the Buffalo Bills

Achieved 2,699 passing yards in 2008

Selected in the 2007 NFL Draft

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