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Timothy Thomas Hasselbeck (born April 6, 1978) is an American sports journalist and former professional football player who is an analyst for ESPN. He played as a quarterback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and Arizona Cardinals as well as the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles. He is the younger brother of former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck.

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Early life

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Tim Hasselbeck was born and raised in Norfolk, Massachusetts, to Mary Beth "Betsy" (Rueve) and Don Hasselbeck, a former New England Patriots tight end.[1] He attended and played high school football at Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts. In three high school seasons, he threw for over 4,700 yards and 50 touchdowns.[2] As a senior, Hasselbeck threw for 1,970 yards and 21 touchdowns, and ran for five touchdowns. After the season, he was named Player of the Year by both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald, Gatorade New England Player of the Year, and earned All-America honors from USA Today. Hasselbeck also played on Xaverian's basketball team. He was a New England Patriot's ball boy while growing up in the area.[3][4]

College career

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Hasselbeck attended Boston College and played for the Eagles football team from 1996 through 2000. During this time, his older brother, Matt, was their starting quarterback (a position Tim would later hold). When he left Boston College, Tim was sixth in career passing with 3,980 yards, fifth in passing touchdowns with 29, sixth in total offense with 4,233 yards, seventh in passing completion percentage with 55.5 percent, seventh in pass completions (278), seventh in pass attempts (501), and seventh in career plays (636).[5]

Hasselbeck graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing.[5]

1996–1998

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Hasselbeck was redshirted his first season and only took four snaps at quarterback as a redshirt freshman in 1997. However, he did play on all of the special teams units and registered two tackles.[2] As a redshirt sophomore in 1998, Hasselbeck appeared in six games while spending most of the season as the backup to Scott Mutryn and completed nine of 12 passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns.[2]

1999

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Hasselbeck earned the starting quarterback spot in preseason as a redshirt junior and played in all 12 games. During the season, he completed 145 of 260 passes for 1,940 yards and 11 touchdowns and also rushed for 198 yards and three touchdowns. In a 24–23 upset win against Syracuse, he was six for 13 in passing for 161 yards and had 11 rushes for 52 and one touchdown. He accounted for 213 of Boston College's 269 yards and was named winner of the Orrie T. Scarminach Award, given to the Most Valuable Player of the Syracuse game.[2] Hasselbeck was named the Big East Co-Offensive Player of the Week after Boston College's 31–29 upset win over Notre Dame. During the game, he completed 20 of 30 passes for 272 yards, accounted for all four of the teams' touchdowns (three pass, one rush), led the team in rushing with 60 yards, and accounted for 332 of Boston College's 442 yards of offense.[2] On November 26, 1999, he completed the longest touchdown pass in Boston College history, a 97-yarder to Dedrick Dewalt in a 38–14 loss against Virginia Tech.[2] After the regular season, Hasselbeck played in the 1999 Insight.com Bowl against Colorado, to whom Boston College lost 62–28 During the game, he completed 13 of 32 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 25 yards.

2000

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Hasselbeck was sidelined for the 2000 spring practice season after having abdominal/groin surgery.[5] As a team captain his senior season, he completed 133 of 250 passes for 2,019 yards with 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also rushed for 203 yards and recorded one rushing touchdown. That season, Hasselbeck was third in the conference in passing efficiency (135.7), fourth in passing yards per game (181.0), and third in total offense (195.1). After the season, he was awarded the Thomas F. Scanlan Award, awarded each season to the Boston College player who "best exemplifies the ideals of scholar, athlete, gentlemen, and friend."[5]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Wonderlic
6 ft 1+14 in
(1.86 m)
211 lb
(96 kg)
4.83 s 1.68 s 2.79 s 4.40 s 7.27 s 33.0 in
(0.84 m)
9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)
23[6]
All values from NFL Combine[7]

Hasselbeck was originally signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2001 and he was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad in 2002 as a free agent.

In 2003, he was signed by the Washington Redskins, for which he spent two seasons as a backup quarterback. He entered the starting lineup in 2003 when then-starter Patrick Ramsey was injured. On December 7, 2003, he completed 13 of 19 passes for 154 yards in leading the Redskins to a 20–7 win over the New York Giants. He threw two touchdown passes and no interceptions in that game. The following week, he had the lowest possible single-game passer rating (0.0) in a 27–0 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Hasselbeck was 6-for-26 (23 percent) for 57 yards with four interceptions.

In May 2005, the New York Giants signed Hasselbeck to be their backup for quarterback Eli Manning. His only game action with the Giants consisted of two kneeldowns. On September 1, 2007, he was released by the Giants.

Hasselbeck was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on October 16, 2007, after having been a television color commentator for their game against the Baltimore Ravens just a few weeks earlier. He appeared in one game with the Cardinals. He was also previously on the rosters of the Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers without participating in a game. Hasselbeck had a 63.6 career passer rating.

Sports analyst

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Hasselbeck was a participant in the first annual "Broadcast Boot Camp" June 18–21, 2007 at NFL Films in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. He made his television debut on September 23, 2007, announcing the Arizona Cardinals-Baltimore Ravens game for NFL on Fox. He is currently a sports analyst for ESPN, and has been on SportsNet New York and Sirius NFL Radio[8] for a trial period, as well. He also works as a fantasy football analyst and co-hosts Fantasy Football Now on ESPN2 and ESPN.com.[9]

On December 29, 2023, Hasselbeck announced the Gator Bowl where he confirmed it would be his last game broadcasting for ESPN. Hasselbeck will be coaching football at The Ensworth School in Nashville, Tennessee.[10]

Personal life

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On July 6, 2002, he married television personality Elisabeth Filarski, whom he met in college. She was a Survivor contestant in 2001 and was a co-host on the ABC talk show The View from 2003 to July 2013. In September 2013, she joined Fox News, replacing Gretchen Carlson on the talk show Fox & Friends. The couple has one daughter, Grace Elisabeth (born April 2005),[11] and two sons, Taylor Thomas (born November 2007[12]) and Isaiah Timothy (born August 2009[13]). On December 15, 2023, Hasselbeck was named the head coach of varsity football at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tennessee.[14]

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Tim Hasselbeck (born April 6, 1978) is an American sports analyst for , coach, and former professional football who played in the (NFL) for six seasons. Hasselbeck attended , where he played as a , earning induction into the Boston College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021. He entered the NFL after signing as an undrafted free agent with the in 2001. Over his professional career from 2002 to 2007, he played for the Washington Redskins (2003–2004), (2005–2006), and (2007, one game), primarily as a backup , accumulating 1,012 passing yards, five touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 12 games. In 2007, Hasselbeck participated in the NFL's Broadcast Boot Camp, which facilitated his transition to after retiring from playing. He joined in August 2008 as an NFL studio analyst and has since contributed to programs including , Get Up, and , often providing post-game analysis during NFL Sundays alongside Scott Van Pelt. Hasselbeck comes from an athletic family; he is the son of former NFL Don Hasselbeck, the brother of analyst Matt Hasselbeck, and the husband of former television host Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

Early life

Family background

Tim Hasselbeck was born on April 6, 1978, in , into a family deeply immersed in professional football. His father, , was a in the , drafted by the in 1977 and playing for the team from 1977 to 1983, followed by stints with the in 1983, the Minnesota Vikings in 1984, and the in 1985. Over his nine-year career, Don recorded 107 receptions for 1,542 yards and 18 touchdowns in 123 games, establishing a legacy that influenced his sons' paths in the sport. His mother, Mary Beth "Betsy" Rueve Hasselbeck, supported the family through Don's nomadic NFL career, which involved frequent relocations before the family settled permanently in following his retirement in 1985. The Hasselbecks lived in for much of Don's tenure with the Patriots, allowing the family to remain rooted in the region despite the demands of . , a longtime resident, raised the three boys—Tim being the youngest—while maintaining a stable home environment amid these transitions. Tim's older brother, , born in 1975, shared a close sibling bond and followed in their father's footsteps as an quarterback, playing 18 seasons and appearing in a with the . The brothers, along with their middle sibling Nathanael, were introduced to football early through family traditions, including backyard games and Don's coaching in local leagues in , fostering a competitive yet supportive dynamic that shaped Tim's initial passion for the game. This heritage extended to youth leagues in the area, where Tim first honed his skills alongside his brother.

High school career

Tim Hasselbeck attended High School, a Catholic college-preparatory institution in , graduating in 1996 after enrolling in 1992. As the starting for the Xaverian Hawks football team during his final three seasons from 1993 to 1995, Hasselbeck demonstrated exceptional leadership and skill, accumulating 4,178 passing yards over his high school career. In his senior year, he threw for 2,685 yards and 31 touchdowns, guiding the team to the Massachusetts Division 1B state championship with a 36–12 victory over Arlington High School. His outstanding performance earned him the Gatorade Massachusetts Football Player of the Year award for the 1995–1996 season, as well as recognition as an All-American by . Hasselbeck's senior-year dominance, combined with his family's football legacy—his father, , a former , and older brother, Matt, also a at Xaverian—motivated his pursuit of excellence on the field. This success positioned him as one of the most highly recruited quarterbacks in , leading to a offer from , where he committed to continue his football career.

College career

1996–1998

Tim Hasselbeck enrolled at in 1996 as a freshman, majoring in through the Carroll School of Management. He redshirted his first two years (1996 and 1997), not appearing in any games and focusing on development behind upperclassmen quarterbacks, including his brother Matt. In 1998, as a redshirt freshman, Hasselbeck served as a partial backup, appearing in 6 games and completing 9 of 12 passes for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns while learning the pro-style offensive schemes coordinated by . The finished the season with a 4–7 overall record and 3–4 in play under head coach Tom O'Brien. Throughout these years, Hasselbeck made steady academic progress, ultimately graduating in 2001 with his bachelor's degree in .

1999

In 1999, Tim Hasselbeck took over as the starting quarterback for the as a redshirt sophomore under head coach Tom O'Brien, who had been hired to rebuild the program following a challenging period. Hasselbeck led the to an 8-4 overall record and a 4-3 mark in play, marking a significant turnaround for the team. A highlight was the 31-29 upset victory over the No. 25-ranked on November 20, in which Hasselbeck completed 20 of 30 passes for 272 yards and three while adding a 34-yard rushing . His performance in that game earned him co-offensive player of the week honors from the . Over the regular season, Hasselbeck appeared in 11 games, completing 145 of 261 passes for 1,947 yards and 11 touchdowns with seven interceptions, while also contributing 198 rushing yards and three scores on 92 carries. These efforts helped secure Boston College's invitation to the Insight.com Bowl, where the Eagles fell 28-62 to Colorado on December 31 in Tempe, Arizona; Hasselbeck completed 13 of 32 passes for 146 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions in the loss. His junior-year breakout built on prior backup experience and began drawing attention from NFL scouts ahead of his senior season.

2000

In 2000, Tim Hasselbeck served as a full-time starter and team captain for the team as a senior, providing leadership during his final season. Building on the momentum from his breakout performance the previous year, Hasselbeck guided the Eagles to a 6-5 regular season record in the (3-4 conference), culminating in a berth in the , where they defeated Arizona State 31-17 to finish 7-5 overall. He appeared in 11 of the 12 games, with full-season contributions including completing 142 of 271 passes for 2,228 yards, with 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, achieving a completion percentage of 52.4%. He also rushed for 209 yards and one touchdown on 41 carries. Key performances highlighted Hasselbeck's role in rivalry matchups, such as the 20-13 victory over Syracuse, where the Eagles' defense intercepted four passes to secure the win despite his modest 9-for-23 effort for 116 yards. In the 48-34 loss to No. 4 , Hasselbeck threw a 6-yard pass to Jamal Burke amid a high-scoring affair dominated by Hokies quarterback Michael Vick's rushing. He also had a standout game against , passing for a career-high 355 yards and 2 in a 48-7 win. These efforts earned him the 2000 Scanlan Award, given annually to Boston College's most valuable senior athlete. Following the season, Hasselbeck graduated from in 2001 with a degree in . As he prepared for the NFL Draft, scouts projected him as a potential undrafted due to his solid college production but lack of elite physical traits, measuring 6 feet 1 inch and 211 pounds at the NFL Combine with a 4.83-second . In recognition of his overall contributions to the program, including leading the team to eight wins and a appearance in 1999 before his captaincy year, Hasselbeck was inducted into the Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 2021.

Professional career

2001–2004

After going undrafted in the , Tim Hasselbeck signed with the as a on April 27, 2001. He spent the preseason with the team but was released prior to the , resulting in no game appearances that year. In 2002, Hasselbeck signed with the on October 2 but was released shortly after. He then joined the ' and was elevated to the active roster for two games, though he saw no action. That spring, he had played for the Thunder of , appearing in games as a backup quarterback; the Thunder won IX in 2003, with Hasselbeck completing 30 of 47 passes for 342 yards and one in the championship game. The following year, after being released by the Eagles in September 2003, he signed with the Washington Redskins on October 23, 2003, to serve as the backup to starting quarterback following the release of veteran Rob Johnson. Hasselbeck appeared in seven games that season (starting five due to Ramsey's injuries), completing 95 of 177 passes for 1,012 yards, five touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Hasselbeck returned to the Redskins for the 2004 season after a brief appearance in the ' training camp, where he competed for a roster spot but was ultimately released. With Washington, he remained on the roster as a third-string option behind and Ramsey but saw no game action. His statistical output through 2004—95 completions on 177 attempts for 1,012 yards overall—reflected the challenges of establishing himself as a journeyman amid frequent roster transactions and competition for backup roles.

2005–2007

In May 2005, Tim Hasselbeck was signed by the New York Giants off waivers from the Washington Redskins to serve as the backup quarterback to Eli Manning. He appeared in two games during the season with no starts and no passing attempts. Hasselbeck remained with the Giants in 2006, continuing in his role as Manning's backup but seeing no game action that year. The 2007 season marked the end of Hasselbeck's career. He was released by the Giants on September 1, 2007, and subsequently worked as a color analyst before signing with the on October 16, where he appeared in one game with no statistics. Over his entire professional career, Hasselbeck played in 12 games with five starts, accumulating 1,012 passing yards, five touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He retired after the 2007 season at age 29, citing a lack of opportunities to compete for a starting position. As a perennial backup in a steeped in professional football—his father Don was an and his brother Matt a longtime starting for multiple teams—Hasselbeck reflected on the parallels to the , jokingly calling the Hasselbecks "the poor man's Mannings" due to their shared experiences of brothers serving primarily as reserves behind established starters.

Media and broadcasting career

ESPN roles

Tim Hasselbeck joined in August 2008 as an NFL analyst, leveraging his experience as a former professional to provide insights on the league. His role quickly expanded to include regular contributions across multiple ESPN platforms, focusing on game analysis, player evaluations, and strategic breakdowns. Hasselbeck became a staple on NFL Live, ESPN's daily debate show where he discusses NFL news, matchups, and controversies alongside other analysts. He also makes frequent appearances on , offering post-game commentary, particularly during NFL Sundays with host , and contributes to Get Up for morning discussions on current storylines. Additionally, he has been a regular on (the Monday edition later rebranded as part of NFL Rewind), providing in-depth weekly recaps and highlights. From 2019 to 2023, Hasselbeck served as an analyst for the ACC Network's ACC Primetime Football, covering key college games and offering quarterback-centric perspectives drawn from his playing background. He has also participated in fantasy football segments, such as on The Fantasy Show and Fantasy Football Kickoff, where he advises on rankings and draft strategies. His draft coverage includes previewing prospects like , emphasizing traits for success. Following his appointment as head football coach at in December 2023, Hasselbeck continued his ESPN duties, balancing broadcasting with coaching by maintaining appearances on core shows like SportsCenter and NFL Live. Notable on-air moments include his post-Super Bowl LIII analysis, where he highlighted the unexpected defensive dominance in the ' 13-3 victory over the , and his reaction to the ' 40-22 upset over the in , praising their defensive performance.

Other media work

In addition to his primary role at ESPN, Hasselbeck has made guest appearances on other networks, including serving as an analyst for broadcasts of games in 2007. These early opportunities provided him with experience in game outside of ESPN's ecosystem. Hasselbeck has contributed to various podcasts focused on football strategy and topics, often as a guest expert. For instance, he appeared on the DiPietro & show to discuss penalties and coaching impacts in 2025. He has also joined the Chase & Big Joe podcast multiple times, analyzing team performances and quarterback play, such as the and Cam Ward in 2025. Additionally, in 2015, he was a phone guest on The Show, hosted by his brother , where they discussed matters. Hasselbeck engages in speaking events on and sports-related themes, drawing from his experience and marketing degree from . In 2023, he and his wife Elisabeth co-spoke at the Correll Leadership Banquet at Somerset Christian School, addressing principles. He is represented by agencies for keynote speeches on topics like athletes in community roles and men's ministries.

Coaching career

High school coaching

In December 2023, Tim Hasselbeck was hired as the head football coach at in , succeeding Roc Batten who had resigned after five seasons. Prior to this role, Hasselbeck had served as a coach for Ensworth's championship football team for four years, gaining hands-on experience within the school's program alongside coach Maurice Hopkins. Hasselbeck's coaching philosophy centers on long-term player development, fostering environments that prioritize character, discipline, and enjoyment of the game, informed by his NFL experiences as a backup where he emphasized preparation and resilience. In March 2024, his brother, former NFL , joined the staff as , bringing additional expertise to enhance training and offensive strategies. The 2024 season marked a successful debut for Hasselbeck, with the Ensworth Tigers achieving an 11-1 overall record and a 4-0 district mark in Division II-AAA West, their best start since 2013. Key highlights included an early 2-0 start with a notable victory over Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) in Week 2, a rematch of the prior year's playoff game, and maintaining an undefeated 8-0 record through mid-October despite a smaller roster that required positional versatility. The program placed strong emphasis on quarterback development, led by junior Taylor Hasselbeck, who threw for 1,790 yards, 18 touchdowns, and just three interceptions while guiding one of Tennessee's top offenses averaging 32.5 points per game. The team's only loss came in the Division II-AAA semifinals to eventual champion McCallie. In the 2025 season, the Ensworth Tigers finished 7–4 overall, advancing to the second round of the TSSAA Division II-AAA playoffs, where they fell 15–17 to Christ Presbyterian Academy on November 14. Senior Taylor Hasselbeck, Hasselbeck's son, led the offense and committed to play at the . Throughout the season, Hasselbeck balanced his head coaching duties with his ongoing ESPN analyst role, focusing on NFL studio appearances that required travel coordination to ensure minimal disruption to practices and games. His goals for the program include sustained growth in high school football by building on recent successes, assembling a committed staff, and developing players holistically to compete at the state level.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Tim Hasselbeck met his future wife, Elisabeth Filarski, while both were students at Boston College in the late 1990s, where he played quarterback for the Eagles football team and she captained the softball team. The couple dated for four years before becoming engaged and married on July 6, 2002, in a ceremony in the Bahamas. Elisabeth Hasselbeck rose to prominence as a co-host on ABC's The View from 2003 to 2013 and later on Fox News' Fox & Friends from 2013 to 2015, often sharing glimpses of their family life during her public appearances and interviews. The Hasselbecks have three children. Their daughter, Grace Elisabeth Hasselbeck, was born on April 6, 2005, coinciding with Tim's birthday. Their first son, Taylor Thomas Hasselbeck, was born in November 2007. Their second son, Isaiah Timothy Hasselbeck, was born on August 9, 2009, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces. In 2016, the family relocated from , to , after Elisabeth developed an affinity for the city during visits for work. The Hasselbecks frequently engage in family-oriented activities, including attending games together, reflecting their shared passion for football rooted in Tim's professional background.

Other personal details

Tim Hasselbeck's father, , a former who played nine seasons including stints with the and , died on April 14, 2025, at the age of 70 from sudden at his home in . Don's legacy in football extended through his sons, both NFL quarterbacks, and his own career highlights, such as contributing to the ' victory and earning a spot in the Athletics Hall of Fame. In response to the loss, the Hasselbeck family issued a public statement via , expressing deep sorrow and noting Don's roles as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and competitor who instilled a love for football in his children. Tim, along with his brother Matt, shared the announcement, highlighting their father's profound influence on their lives and careers.

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