Ryan Fitzpatrick
Harvard-educated quarterback who played for nine NFL teams, including the Houston Texans in 2014.
Ryan Joseph Fitzpatrick (born November 24, 1982) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. He started at quarterback for nine teams, the most in league history. Fitzpatrick is also the only NFL player to have a passing touchdown with eight different teams. Since retiring, he has served as an analyst for Thursday Night Football on NFL on Prime Video.
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Lore & Background
Fitzpatrick played college football for the Harvard Crimson, winning Ivy League Player of the Year and setting the school record for quarterback rushing yards. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft. Fitzpatrick's longest stint was with the Buffalo Bills for four seasons, while his only two winning seasons were with the 2015 New York Jets and the 2020 Miami Dolphins. As a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2018, Fitzpatrick became the first NFL quarterback to throw for over 400 yards in three consecutive games. He holds the most career passing yards and passing touchdowns among NFL quarterbacks without a postseason appearance.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide specific details about Fitzpatrick's games, statistics, or moments with the Houston Texans. It does not mention his jersey number, the nickname 'Fitzmagic' in connection with Houston, or any specific plays or games during his Texans tenure. The source covers his early life in Gilbert, Arizona, his college career at Harvard University, and his professional career with the St. Louis Rams (2005-2006), Cincinnati Bengals (2007-2008), and Buffalo Bills (2009-2011). His time with the Texans is not addressed in the provided source material.
Reader's Guide
Ryan Fitzpatrick played for the Houston Texans during the 2014 season. He joined the team as a free agent in 2014 after stints with the St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, and Buffalo Bills. The source does not specify his statistics or performance with the Texans.
Did You Know?
- Fitzpatrick made his NFL debut against the Houston Texans in 2005, leading the Rams to a 33–27 overtime victory after entering in the second quarter.
- He is one of only eight players to pass for over 300 yards in their NFL debut.
- Fitzpatrick has the highest reported Wonderlic test score among NFL quarterbacks, with a score of 48 or possibly 49.
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