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Osweiler with the Denver Broncos in 2017
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | November 22, 1990 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Flathead (Kalispell, Montana) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Arizona State (2009–2011) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57 | ||||||||||||
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Brock Alan Osweiler (born November 22, 1990) is a former professional football quarterback. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. Brock played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Denver Broncos chose him in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft.
In 2015, Osweiler helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50. He stepped in when Peyton Manning was injured. Brock helped Denver get the top spot in their conference. Even though Manning played in the playoffs, Osweiler's efforts were very important. After the Super Bowl, Osweiler became the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. He later returned to the Broncos and also played for the Miami Dolphins.
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Early Life and Sports
Brock Osweiler was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on November 22, 1990. He grew up in Kalispell, Montana. His parents are Kathy and John Osweiler. Brock went to Flathead High School. His older brother, Tanner, also played college football.
Brock played both football and basketball in high school. Football was very popular in Montana. So, Brock traveled to other states to play basketball. He played for special teams in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Yakima, and Spokane, Washington. After his first year of high school in 2006, he planned to play basketball at Gonzaga University. But he later decided to focus on college football instead.
As a senior in high school, he was a top football player. He threw for 2,703 yards and 29 touchdowns. He also ran for 700 yards and 13 touchdowns.
College Football Career
Brock Osweiler chose to go to Arizona State University. He had other offers from big schools. In 2009, as a freshman, he played in six games. He was the first freshman to start a game for Arizona State since 1993. He completed 24 of 55 passes for 249 yards. He also threw two touchdowns and two interceptions.
In 2010, he played in six games again. He completed 62 of 109 passes for 797 yards. He threw five touchdowns and no interceptions that season. In 2011, as a junior, he became the main starting quarterback. He finished that season with 4,036 passing yards and 26 touchdowns.
College Statistics Overview
Here are Brock Osweiler's college football statistics:
| Season | Team | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||
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| Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2009 | Arizona State | 24 | 55 | 43.6 | 249 | 4.5 | 2 | 2 | 86.4 | 16 | 7 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 2010 | Arizona State | 62 | 109 | 56.9 | 797 | 7.3 | 5 | 0 | 133.4 | 38 | 124 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 2011 | Arizona State | 326 | 516 | 63.2 | 4,036 | 7.8 | 26 | 13 | 140.5 | 83 | 90 | 1.1 | 3 |
| Career | 412 | 680 | 60.6 | 5,082 | 7.5 | 33 | 15 | 135.0 | 137 | 221 | 1.6 | 4 | |
Professional Football Career
Brock Osweiler was considered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2012 NFL draft. He was measured at 6 feet 6 and 7/8 inches tall at the NFL Combine.
First Time with the Denver Broncos (2012–2015)
The Denver Broncos picked Osweiler as the 57th player overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract. He played his first NFL game in Week 4 of the 2012 season. This was against the Oakland Raiders. The Broncos won that game 37–6. He threw his first pass in Week 17 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 2013, Osweiler played in a few games. He helped the team win against the Philadelphia Eagles and the Raiders. In 2014, he threw his first career touchdown pass. This happened against the Raiders on December 28, 2014.
Super Bowl Season (2015)
In 2015, Osweiler took over as quarterback for Peyton Manning. Manning was injured during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos announced that Osweiler would start the next game. This was against the Chicago Bears.
On his 25th birthday, Osweiler started his first NFL game. He completed 20 of 27 passes for 250 yards. He also threw two touchdowns. The Broncos won 17–15. He was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his great performance.
Osweiler then led the Broncos to a big win over the undefeated Patriots. This game went into overtime, and the Broncos won 30–24. He continued to start for several more games. In Week 16, he led the Broncos to another overtime win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
In the last game of the regular season, Manning returned to play. Osweiler had thrown two interceptions and fumbled once. Manning led the Broncos to a 27–20 win. This win helped the Broncos get the top spot in their conference.
Osweiler finished the 2015 season with 1,967 passing yards and 10 touchdowns. He also rushed for a touchdown. On February 7, 2016, the Broncos won Super Bowl 50. They beat the Carolina Panthers 24–10. Osweiler was the backup quarterback. Even though he didn't play in the playoffs, his 5–2 record as a starter was key. It helped the Broncos get home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Time with the Houston Texans (2016)
On March 9, 2016, Osweiler signed a four-year contract with the Houston Texans. It was worth $72 million. In his first game with the Texans, he threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns. The Texans won 23–14 against the Chicago Bears.
However, the season became difficult for him. In Week 7, playing against his old team, the Denver Broncos, he fumbled three times. The Texans lost that game. In Week 12, he threw three interceptions against the San Diego Chargers.
In Week 15, Osweiler was benched during a game. He had thrown two interceptions in the first half. These two interceptions set a new team record for the Texans in a single season. He finished the 2016 season with 2,957 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions.
Osweiler started the Texans' first playoff game because the other quarterback was injured. He helped the Texans win 27–14 against the Oakland Raiders. He then started the next playoff game against the New England Patriots. The Texans lost that game 34–16.
Short Time with the Cleveland Browns (2017)
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On March 9, 2017, Osweiler was traded to the Cleveland Browns. This trade was unusual because the Browns took on his large contract. This allowed the Texans to save money. On September 2, 2017, the Browns released Osweiler. They decided to start a rookie quarterback instead.
Second Time with the Denver Broncos (2017)
On September 2, 2017, Osweiler signed a one-year contract to return to the Broncos. He signed for a much lower salary. The Browns still had to pay most of his old contract.
He started some games for the Broncos in 2017. In Week 9, he started against the Philadelphia Eagles. He threw for 208 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos lost that game. He also started the next two games. In Week 15, he came in during a game when the starter was injured. He played well, throwing for 194 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a touchdown. The Broncos won 25–13.
Final Season with the Miami Dolphins (2018)
On March 23, 2018, Osweiler signed with the Miami Dolphins. He joined his former coach from the Broncos. In Week 4 of the 2018 season, he played in a game against the New England Patriots. He threw a touchdown pass.
Two weeks later, Osweiler started a game against the Chicago Bears. The Dolphins' main quarterback was injured. Osweiler threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns. He led the Dolphins to a 31–28 overtime victory. This win meant Osweiler had a perfect 4–0 record in overtime games in his career. He finished the 2018 season with 1,247 passing yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions.
Retirement and New Career
On October 16, 2019, Brock Osweiler announced he was retiring from the NFL. In 2022, he joined ESPN as a college football analyst. This means he talks about college football games on TV.
In 2024, Osweiler became an ambassador for SHARx. This company helps people in the U.S. who don't have good health insurance. He said this work is important to him. He knows people who have struggled to get important medicines because they were too expensive.
NFL Career Statistics
Here are Brock Osweiler's NFL statistics for the regular season:
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacked | Fumbles | |||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2012 | DEN | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 | 8 | −13 | −1.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | DEN | 4 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 68.8 | 95 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 84.1 | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DEN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 40.0 | 52 | 5.2 | 1 | 0 | 90.4 | 8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | DEN | 8 | 7 | 170 | 275 | 61.8 | 1,967 | 7.2 | 10 | 6 | 86.4 | 21 | 61 | 2.9 | 1 | 23 | 151 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | HOU | 15 | 14 | 301 | 510 | 59.0 | 2,957 | 5.8 | 15 | 16 | 72.2 | 30 | 131 | 4.4 | 2 | 27 | 206 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | DEN | 6 | 4 | 96 | 172 | 55.8 | 1,088 | 6.3 | 5 | 5 | 72.5 | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 1 | 10 | 64 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | MIA | 7 | 5 | 113 | 178 | 63.5 | 1,247 | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 86.0 | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 0 | 17 | 130 | 1 | 1 |
| Career | 49 | 30 | 697 | 1,165 | 59.8 | 7,418 | 6.4 | 37 | 31 | 78.0 | 92 | 266 | 2.9 | 4 | 79 | 559 | 12 | 4 | |
Postseason Statistics
Here are Brock Osweiler's NFL playoff statistics:
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacked | Fumbles | |||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2015 | DEN | 0 | 0 | DNP | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | HOU | 2 | 2 | 37 | 65 | 56.9 | 365 | 5.6 | 2 | 3 | 63.9 | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 37 | 65 | 56.9 | 365 | 5.6 | 2 | 3 | 63.9 | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 | |
Personal Life
Brock Osweiler married Erin Costales in February 2015. They have two children together.
