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Jordan William Palmer (born May 30, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at UTEP.
Key Information
Palmer was also a member of the Arizona Rattlers, Cincinnati Bengals, Sacramento Mountain Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and Tennessee Titans. He is the younger brother of former NFL quarterback Carson Palmer.
College career
[edit]During his freshman year at UTEP, Palmer threw seven touchdowns and 13 interceptions while completing 49.5% of his passes for 1,168 yards. During his sophomore year he threw for 26 touchdowns and 18 interceptions while completing 58.2% of his passes for 2,618 yards. In his junior year in 2005, he led UTEP to the 2005 GMAC Bowl against Toledo. He threw for a career-high 29 touchdowns and 19 interceptions while completing 59.4% of his passes for 3,503 yards. In his senior season in 2006, Palmer threw for 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He completed 65.7% of his passes while his team went 5–7 and did not qualify for post-season play.
College statistics
[edit]| UTEP Miners | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||
| Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| 2003 | 98 | 198 | 49.5 | 1,168 | 5.9 | 7 | 13 | 97.6 | 67 | 110 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 2004 | 213 | 366 | 58.2 | 2,818 | 7.7 | 26 | 18 | 136.5 | 46 | -17 | -0.4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 258 | 434 | 59.4 | 3,503 | 8.1 | 29 | 19 | 140.5 | 56 | -50 | -0.9 | 2 |
| 2006 | 282 | 429 | 65.7 | 3,595 | 8.4 | 26 | 14 | 149.6 | 47 | -86 | -1.8 | 1 |
| Career[1] | 851 | 1,427 | 59.6 | 11,084 | 7.8 | 88 | 64 | 136.3 | 216 | -43 | -0.2 | 7 |
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Wonderlic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 5+5⁄8 in (1.97 m) |
231 lb (105 kg) |
33+3⁄8 in (0.85 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.99 s | 1.75 s | 2.91 s | 4.58 s | 7.32 s | 30.5 in (0.77 m) |
8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) |
23[2] | |
| All values from NFL Combine[3][4][5] | ||||||||||||
Washington Redskins
[edit]The Washington Redskins drafted Palmer in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft with the 205th pick overall.[6]
On August 4, 2007, the Baltimore Ravens hosted the Redskins in a pre-season game in Baltimore. Their only score of the scrimmage was on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Palmer to rookie wide receiver Burl Toler.
On September 2, 2007, the Redskins waived Palmer during final cuts.
Arizona Rattlers
[edit]On November 6, 2007, Palmer signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League for the 2008 season.
Cincinnati Bengals
[edit]
On January 30, 2008, Palmer signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Palmer brothers became the first brothers in NFL history to hold a quarterback position on the same team at the same time; brothers Koy and Ty Detmer were both on the Philadelphia Eagles roster at the same time, but Ty was on injured reserve.[7]
After the release of back-up quarterback J. T. O'Sullivan, Palmer was promoted to the backup quarterback of the Bengals behind his older brother Carson for the 2010 season.
On November 21, 2010, the Palmer brothers became the first pair in NFL history to play quarterback in the same game for the same team, in a loss to the Buffalo Bills.[8]
The Bengals released Palmer on August 27, 2011.
Sacramento Mountain Lions
[edit]Palmer signed with the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League on September 8, 2011.[9] He was released on September 12 before the start of the 2011 UFL season.[9][10]
Jacksonville Jaguars
[edit]Palmer was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 7, 2012[11] and spent the preseason with the team until being released on August 31.
He was re-signed on November 21, 2012, after starting quarterback Blaine Gabbert was placed on injured reserve. He was later released again.[12]
Chicago Bears
[edit]Palmer signed with the Chicago Bears on August 16, 2013, after third-string quarterback Matt Blanchard broke his hand. Palmer had previously worked out with the Bears during the 2013 offseason.[13] He was released on August 30, 2013.[14] After the Bears lost Jay Cutler to an injury in week 7 against the Washington Redskins on October 20, the Bears reported they would bring back Palmer to back up Josh McCown.[15] Palmer was officially signed on October 28.[16] Two days before the start of the 2014 free agency period, Palmer re-signed with the Bears on a one-year deal.[17] The Bears released Palmer on August 24, 2014.[18]
Buffalo Bills
[edit]On August 25, 2014, Palmer signed with the Buffalo Bills,[19] but was released on August 29.[20]
Tennessee Titans
[edit]On December 15, 2014, Palmer signed with the Tennessee Titans to backup Charlie Whitehurst for the remainder of the 2014 season after Jake Locker was placed on injured reserve.[21] Palmer made just over $67,000 for his month with the Titans.[22]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2008 | CIN | 3 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 58.3 | 41 | 3.4 | 0 | 2 | 25.3 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CIN | 0 | 0 | DNP | |||||||||||
| 2010 | CIN | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 100.0 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 91.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TEN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 42.4 | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 |
| Career[23] | 5 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 61.1 | 66 | 3.7 | 0 | 2 | 28.7 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | |
Coaching career
[edit]Palmer worked as a quarterbacks coach at EXOS, an NFL Draft training center in Carlsbad, California, in early 2014.[24]
As the founder of QB Summit, an in-person Orange County, California, quarterback consulting program and online digital platform,[25] Palmer tutored players including Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, Josh Allen, Sam Darnold, Joe Burrow, Kyle Allen, and Bo Nix, among others.[26]
In August 2022, Palmer was named Director of Quarterback Development for the XFL.[27]
Personal life
[edit]He is the younger brother of former NFL quarterback Carson Palmer, who was the first overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. The two spent three seasons together as teammates with the Bengals, with him being Carson's backup.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Jordan Palmer". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Jordan Palmer's Wonderlic Test Score". footballiqscore.com. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "Jordan Palmer, Texas-El Paso, QB, 2007 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Jordan Palmer 2007 NFL Draft Profile". ESPN. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "Jordan Palmer, Combine Results, QB - Texas-El Paso". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ "Jordan Palmer takes turn Running Bengals". Sports Illustrated.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2008.
- ^ "Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals recap". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
- ^ a b "Jordan Palmer". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ "Jordan Palmer's UFL tour ends quickly". NBC Sports. September 13, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ "Jaguars sign seven". jaguars.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
- ^ "Jaguars place QB Gabbert on IR, ending his season". Yahoo! Sports. November 21, 2012. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
- ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (August 16, 2013). "Bears sign Jordan Palmer, pass on JaMarcus Russell". National Football League. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2013). "Bears cut 17 players, still have five to go". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- ^ Fairburn, Matthew (October 20, 2013). "Bears to sign Jordan Palmer after Jay Cutler injury, according to report". SB Nation. Retrieved October 20, 2013.
- ^ "Bears Sign Jordan Palmer, Make Several Other Roster Moves". WBBM-TV. October 28, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
- ^ Wiederer, Dan. "DT Collins, QB Palmer sign 1-year deals with Bears". Chicago Tribune.com. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
- ^ Bears cut Jordan Palmer; Jimmy Clausen wins No. 2 job
- ^ Rodak, Mike (August 25, 2014). "Bills to sign QB Jordan Palmer". ESPN. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ Florio, Mike (August 29, 2014). "Bills initial cuts include Jordan Palmer, Brian Moorman". Pro Football Talk.
- ^ Alper, Josh (December 15, 2014). "Titans place Jake Locker on IR, sign Jordan Palmer". Pro Football Talk.
- ^ "Jordan Palmer Contract Breakdowns, Salary Cap Figures, Salaries, Bonuses | Spotrac".
- ^ "Jordan Palmer". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ Biggs, Brad (February 16, 2014). "Jordan Palmer preparing quarterback prospects for NFL draft". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Jordan Palmer excited about Burrow's chances with Bengals - The Washington Post". The Washington Post.
- ^ Baby, Ben (April 18, 2020). "The man behind your favorite QB? A career backup ... and Carson Palmer's little brother". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ "Jordan Palmer joins XFL as Director of Quarterback Development". www.xfl.com. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Chicago Bears bio Archived 2014-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
- Cincinnati Bengals bio Archived 2009-09-04 at the Wayback Machine
Jordan Palmer
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Family background
Jordan Palmer was born on May 30, 1984, in Westlake Village, California, the youngest of four children to parents Bill and Dana Palmer.[7] His father, Bill Palmer, worked in the insurance industry, which led to consideration of a relocation to Connecticut during the children's upbringing; however, the family remained in Southern California, with Bill commuting bicoastally for four years.[8] The Palmers settled in Laguna Hills, California, where Jordan and his siblings grew up in a supportive environment that emphasized education and personal development over athletic success alone.[9] Dana Palmer, Jordan's mother, played a key role in fostering the family's values, often expressing that her children's paths were guided by a larger plan beyond football achievements.[10] Bill Palmer, who had moved to Gilbert, Arizona, at age 10 in 1953 with his own family, discouraged his eldest son from pursuing football early on but later supported his sons' interests in the sport.[11] The family's roots trace back to Arizona through Bill's lineage, though their primary home base remained in Orange County, California, providing a stable backdrop for Jordan's early years.[12] Jordan's siblings include his older brother Robert, sister Jennifer Santos, and brother Carson Palmer, a prominent NFL quarterback.[13] The brothers shared a close bond, with Carson, five years Jordan's senior, often serving as an inspiration and playmate in backyard football games, though the family dynamic prioritized normalcy amid Carson's rising fame.[14] Jennifer, the eldest sibling after Robert, maintained family ties in California, contributing to a tight-knit household that valued humor and mutual support.[12] This familial structure, marked by the near-move yet rooted in Midwestern-like values from Bill's Arizona upbringing, shaped Jordan's perspective on resilience and independence.[15]High school career
Jordan Palmer began his high school football career at Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, spending his freshman and sophomore seasons there.[15] He transferred to Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, California, ahead of his junior year, where he joined a program known for its quarterback development under head coach Bob Johnson, the founder of the Elite 11 quarterback camp.[15][16] As a junior in 2001, Palmer saw action as a backup quarterback, completing 108 of 191 passes for 1,236 yards while contributing to Mission Viejo's offensive efforts.[17] Palmer earned the starting role in his senior season of 2002, leading the Diablos to an undefeated 14-0 record and the CIF Southern Section Division II championship, defeating Hart High School 10-6 in the title game.[18][19] His performance that year, guided by Johnson's emphasis on precision passing and footwork, secured him a Division I scholarship offer from the University of Texas at El Paso—the only such offer he received coming out of high school.[17] Earlier in his high school years, at age 15 in 1999, Palmer attended the inaugural Elite 11 camp in San Juan Capistrano, California, assisting with tasks like shagging balls and filling water cups, an experience that sparked his interest in quarterback training.[3]College career
University of Texas at El Paso
Jordan Palmer enrolled at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in 2002 and redshirted his first year before becoming the starting quarterback for the Miners from 2003 to 2006.[20] Over his four seasons, he appeared in 46 games, establishing himself as one of the program's most prolific passers.[21] As a redshirt freshman in 2003, Palmer threw for 1,168 yards on 98-of-198 passing (49.5% completion rate), with 7 touchdowns and 13 interceptions across 10 games.[21] His sophomore year in 2004 marked significant improvement, as he completed 213 of 366 attempts for 2,818 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions in 12 games, helping UTEP to a 5-6 record.[21] In 2005, Palmer's junior season, he led Conference USA (C-USA) in both passing yards and touchdown passes, amassing 3,503 yards on 258-of-434 attempts (59.4% completion), with 29 touchdowns and 19 interceptions over 12 games.[21] This performance contributed to UTEP's 8-4 record and a spot in the GMAC Bowl, where the Miners lost to Toledo, 13-45.[22] Palmer's senior year in 2006 saw him post a career-high 65.7% completion rate, throwing for 3,595 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions on 282-of-429 attempts in 12 games.[21] He was named to the Maxwell Award watch list that preseason, recognizing his status as a top national player candidate.[23] Despite UTEP finishing 5-7, Palmer's consistency solidified his legacy.[21] Over his UTEP career, Palmer accumulated 11,084 passing yards, 88 touchdowns, and 64 interceptions on 851-of-1,427 attempts (59.6% completion rate), along with 216 rushing attempts for -43 yards and 7 rushing scores.[21] He set every major UTEP passing and total offense record at the time, including career passing yards (11,084), touchdowns (88), completions (851), and attempts (1,427). These marks were later surpassed by Trevor Vittatoe.[24] In recognition of these achievements, Palmer was inducted into the UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025.[25]| Year | Games | Completions/Attempts | Yards | TDs | INTs | Completion % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 98/198 | 1,168 | 7 | 13 | 49.5 |
| 2004 | 12 | 213/366 | 2,818 | 26 | 18 | 58.2 |
| 2005 | 12 | 258/434 | 3,503 | 29 | 19 | 59.4 |
| 2006 | 12 | 282/429 | 3,595 | 26 | 14 | 65.7 |
| Career | 46 | 851/1,427 | 11,084 | 88 | 64 | 59.6 |
College statistics
Jordan Palmer's college career at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) showcased his development as a quarterback, with steady improvements in passing efficiency across his four seasons from 2003 to 2006. He appeared in 46 games, starting most of them, and became the program's all-time leader in several passing categories by the end of his tenure. His rushing contributions were minimal and often negative due to sacks absorbed, but he added seven rushing touchdowns to his resume.[21] The following tables summarize Palmer's passing and rushing statistics by year, highlighting his progression from a freshman with completion struggles to a senior who achieved a career-high 65.7% completion rate and 149.6 passer rating in 2006.[21]Passing Statistics
| Year | Games | Completions/Attempts | Completion % | Yards | TDs | INTs | Yards/Attempt | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 98/198 | 49.5 | 1,168 | 7 | 13 | 5.9 | 97.6 |
| 2004 | 12 | 213/366 | 58.2 | 2,818 | 26 | 18 | 7.7 | 136.5 |
| 2005 | 12 | 258/434 | 59.4 | 3,503 | 29 | 19 | 8.1 | 140.5 |
| 2006 | 12 | 282/429 | 65.7 | 3,595 | 26 | 14 | 8.4 | 149.6 |
| Career | 46 | 851/1,427 | 59.6 | 11,084 | 88 | 64 | 7.8 | 137.7 |
Rushing Statistics
| Year | Games | Attempts | Yards | Yards/Attempt | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 67 | 110 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 2004 | 12 | 46 | -17 | -0.4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 12 | 56 | -50 | -0.9 | 2 |
| 2006 | 12 | 47 | -86 | -1.8 | 1 |
| Career | 46 | 216 | -43 | -0.2 | 7 |
Professional playing career
National Football League
Palmer was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, 205th overall.[7] He spent training camp with the team but was waived prior to the regular season and did not appear in any games.[7] Following his release, Palmer signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2008.[1] He remained with the Bengals through the 2010 season, primarily serving on the practice squad and occasionally dressing as the emergency third quarterback.[27] Palmer appeared in four games for the Bengals, completing 10 of 15 passes for 59 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions; his most notable action came in 2008, when he entered in relief during losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Indianapolis Colts.[7] He also rushed once for four yards during his time with the team.[7] After being released by the Bengals following the 2010 season, Palmer signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012 but was cut before the regular season began, seeing no game action.[28] In 2013, he joined the Chicago Bears as a free agent, serving as a backup and third-string quarterback but not appearing in any games.[29] Palmer's final NFL stint came in 2014, when he signed with the Buffalo Bills on August 26, 2014, but was released on August 29, 2014, before signing with the Tennessee Titans on December 15, 2014.[30][31][32] With the Titans, he appeared in one game on December 28, 2014, completing 1 of 3 passes for 7 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, and rushing once for -1 yard.[7] Over his seven-year NFL career, Palmer appeared in five games without starting any, accumulating 66 passing yards on 11 completions out of 18 attempts, alongside two interceptions and three rushing yards on two carries.[7]Arena Football League and United Football League
After being released by the Washington Redskins in 2007 without appearing in any games, Palmer signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League in November of that year.[33] However, before the 2008 AFL season began, he received an offer from the Cincinnati Bengals and opted to join the NFL team instead, forgoing any playing time in the league.[34][35] Palmer's involvement with the United Football League came in 2011, following his release from the Bengals' practice squad. He signed with the Sacramento Mountain Lions in September, seeking an opportunity for more playing time in the upstart league.[36] Despite the move, Palmer was waived by the team just days later without participating in any regular-season games, marking a brief and unfulfilled stint in the UFL.[37] This period represented one of Palmer's attempts to extend his professional career beyond the NFL amid limited opportunities as a backup quarterback.NFL career statistics
Passing statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Completions | Attempts | Completion % | Yards | Avg | Longest | TDs | INTs | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CIN | 3 | 7 | 12 | 58.3 | 41 | 3.4 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25.3 |
| 2010 | CIN | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100.0 | 18 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 91.7 |
| 2014 | TEN | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 7 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.4 |
| Career | – | 5 | 11 | 18 | 61.1 | 66 | 3.7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 28.7 |
Rushing statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Attempts | Yards | Avg | Longest | TDs | Fumbles | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CIN | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TEN | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | – | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
