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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