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Ryan Fitzpatrick is a former American professional football quarterback who played 17 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He retired following the 2021 season.

NFL Career

  • Journeyman Quarterback: Fitzpatrick is well-known for playing for nine different NFL teams, the most in league history. His career path included the St. Louis Rams (2005–2006), Cincinnati Bengals (2007–2008), Buffalo Bills (2009–2012), Tennessee Titans (2013), Houston Texans (2014), New York Jets (2015–2016), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017–2018), Miami Dolphins (2019–2020), and the Washington Football Team (2021).
  • Records and Highlights: He was the first NFL quarterback to throw for over 400 yards in three consecutive games and is the only player in league history to record both a passing and rushing touchdown with eight different teams. He holds the record for the most career passing yards and passing touchdowns by a quarterback who never appeared in a postseason game.
  • Education: A graduate of Harvard University, Fitzpatrick was a standout athlete who won Ivy League Player of the Year in 2004 before being selected by the Rams in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Post-Playing Career

Since retiring from the NFL in 2022, Fitzpatrick has transitioned into sports broadcasting. He serves as an analyst for Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football coverage, where he provides pregame, halftime, and postgame insights. He also co-hosts the podcast Fitz & Whit with Andrew Whitworth.