What does Brandon Weeden do now?

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How old was Brandon Weeden when he was drafted?

28 years old
First of all, Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden was 28 years old when he was drafted 22nd overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. What team drafts a so-called “franchise quarterback” that is already 28 years old?

How long did Brandon Weeden play in the NFL?

seven seasons
Brandon Kyle Weeden (born October 14, 1983) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. After pursuing a baseball career from 2002 to 2006, Weeden enrolled at Oklahoma State to play college football.

Who is the oldest person to be drafted in the NFL?

Khyiris Tonga
BYU defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga, 24.81 years old, to be precise, was the oldest player drafted. The Chicago Bears took him in the seventh and final round of the draft with the 250th overall pick.

When did Brandon Weeden start for the Dallas Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys signed Weeden to a two-year contract on March 17. He was promoted to the backup quarterback position after the Cowboys waived Kyle Orton on July 15. Following a Week 8 back injury to Tony Romo, Weeden was named the starter in a 28–17 loss against the playoff bound Arizona Cardinals.

What kind of contract does Brandon Weeden have?

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When did the Houston Texans sign Brandon Weeden?

April 1, 2016: Houston Texans re-signed QB Brandon Weeden to a two-year, $4 million contract. November 18, 2015: Houston Texans acquired QB Brandon Weeden off waivers from Dallas Cowboys. November 17, 2015: Dallas Cowboys waived QB Brandon Weeden. March 17, 2014: Dallas Cowboys signed QB Brandon Weeden to a two-year contract.

When did Brandon Weeden get released from the Browns?

On March 12, 2014, the Browns released Weeden after two seasons with the team. The Dallas Cowboys signed Weeden to a two-year contract on March 17. He was promoted to the backup quarterback position after the Cowboys waived Kyle Orton on July 15.