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Byron Leftwich

Pittsburgh Steelers

1980/01/14 32

6-5 250

Washington, DC

8

the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003 (1st round)

Passing Rushing
Year Team G Rating Comp Att Pct Yds Y/G Y/A TD INT Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD
2010 Steelers 1 86.6 5 7 71.4 42 42 8.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Great size and tremendous arm strength. Gets good zip on the ball and can make all the throws. Excellent accuracy. Great pocket presence. Can move around to avoid the rush. Runs like a fullback when scrambling.
Flaws
  • Inconsistent, and doesn't always make the best decisions or reads. Will force too many passes. Has poor mechanics and delivery and doesn't have a quick release. Prone to injuries.
Career Potential
  • Slightly above-average but very inconsistent quarterback.
  • AwardsNFL - Super Bowl

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 2, 2011 Fractured left arm, injured reserve.
September 20, 2010 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
September 18, 2010 Released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
April 21, 2010 Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract extension.
April 20, 2010 Acquired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
November 24, 2009 Elbow injury, injured reserve.
April 12, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a two-year contract.
August 10, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract.
February 15, 2008 Released by the Atlanta Falcons.
October 31, 2007 Ankle injury, out.
September 18, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Falcons to a two-year contract.
September 1, 2007 Released by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
December 1, 2006 Ankle injury, injured reserve.
November 22, 2006 Ankle injury, out.
November 28, 2005 Ankle injury, out.
November 10, 2004 Knee injury, out.
August 12, 2003 Signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars to a seven-year contract.

Trades

April 20, 2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded Byron Leftwich to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2010 seventh-round draft pick.
April 12, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
August 10, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
September 18, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Falcons.
April 26, 2003 Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1st round (7th overall) in 2003.

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