Chris Chandler

Chris Chandler is a former NFL quarterback known for his extensive 17-season career across multiple teams and for leading the Atlanta Falcons to Super Bowl XXXIII. After being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round (76th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft, Chris Chandler immediately began a distinguished and remarkably durable 17-season professional career. Known for his exceptional ability to quickly read defenses and anticipate receivers, Chandler became a highly respected and versatile quarterback in the league. Over his extensive tenure, he accumulated 28,484 passing yards and 170 touchdowns while playing for eight different teams, a feat that, at the time, set an NFL record for most franchises with at least one touchdown pass.

He then concluded his celebrated NFL career with the St. Louis Rams, to whom he was traded in 2004. With the Rams, Chandler served as a reliable backup and mentor to younger players, further solidifying his reputation as a respected leader in the locker room, before officially retiring from the NFL in 2004, concluding a remarkable 17-season journey in professional football.