Tyrod Taylor
American football quarterback
Born
August 3rd, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football quarterback, played for teams including the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Los Angeles Chargers. Completed a successful college career at Virginia Tech, setting several records. Transitioned to the NFL in 2011, contributing to various teams with notable performances. Achieved significant success during the 2015 NFL season, leading the Buffalo Bills to an 8-8 record, a significant improvement for the team. Served as a backup and starter, showcasing versatility and resilience throughout his career.
Led the Buffalo Bills to an 8-8 record in 2015
Served as starting quarterback for multiple NFL teams
Achieved over 10,000 passing yards in the NFL
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