Matt Hasselbeck - NFL Career Overview

Position: Quarterback

Date of Birth: September 25, 1975

College: Boston College

Career Timeline

• Green Bay Packers (1999-2000)
  • Drafted in the 6th round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
  • Served primarily as a backup during his time in Green Bay.
• Seattle Seahawks (2001-2010)
  • Traded to the Seattle Seahawks in 2001, where he became the starting quarterback.
  • Led the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl appearance (Super Bowl XL) in 2005, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2003, 2005, and 2007.
  • Named the NFC Champion in 2005.
  • Known for his leadership and performance in clutch situations.
• Tennessee Titans (2011)
  • Joined the Titans for one season as a backup quarterback.
  • Provided veteran experience to a young quarterback room.
• Indianapolis Colts (2012-2015)
  • Signed with the Colts, serving as a backup quarterback.
  • Retired from professional football after the 2015 season.

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

• Pro Bowl selections: 3 times (2003, 2005, 2007)
• Led the Seahawks to an NFL-best 13-3 record in 2005.
• Super Bowl XL participant (2005).
• Consistently recognized for his strong performances in the postseason.
• Retired with over 34,000 passing yards and 212 touchdown passes.
• Known for his intelligence, work ethic, and ability to read defenses.

Post-NFL Career

After retiring from the NFL, Matt Hasselbeck transitioned into a career as a sports analyst and commentator, contributing to various sports media outlets.

Hasselbeck is remembered as one of the most successful quarterbacks in Seattle Seahawks history and is respected for his contributions to the game, both on and off the field.