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Byron Leftwich through the years

Byron Leftwich was drafted seventh overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars after a stellar collegiate career at Marshall. The hope was that he'd be Jacksonville's franchise quarterback for years to come.
Byron Leftwich was drafted seventh overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars after a stellar collegiate career at Marshall. The hope was that he'd be Jacksonville's franchise quarterback for years to come.
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Once Mark Brunell went down with injury, Byron Leftwich took over as the team's starter four games into his rookie year. This is Leftwich in Week 5 of 2003 against the Chargers.
Once Mark Brunell went down with injury, Byron Leftwich took over as the team's starter four games into his rookie year. This is Leftwich in Week 5 of 2003 against the Chargers.
Phil Coale, AP
Byron Leftwich was playing well in 2005 until he was carted off the field after spraining his ankle against the Cardinals, which forced him to miss the final five games of the regular season.
Byron Leftwich was playing well in 2005 until he was carted off the field after spraining his ankle against the Cardinals, which forced him to miss the final five games of the regular season.
Matt York, AP
Byron Leftwich returned from his ankle injury in 2005 start the Jaguars' wild-card playoff game against the Patriots. jacksonville lost 28-3 after Leftwich was 18 of 31 for 179 yard, no touchdowns and an interception. He was sacked four times.
Byron Leftwich returned from his ankle injury in 2005 start the Jaguars' wild-card playoff game against the Patriots. jacksonville lost 28-3 after Leftwich was 18 of 31 for 179 yard, no touchdowns and an interception. He was sacked four times.
Stephan Savoia, AP
Byron Leftwich signed with the Falcons in 2007 and backed up Joey Harrington. Leftwich made just two starts and dealt with injuries.
Byron Leftwich signed with the Falcons in 2007 and backed up Joey Harrington. Leftwich made just two starts and dealt with injuries.
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Byron Leftwich's first stint with the Steelers came in 2008, when he made five appearances but no starts.
Byron Leftwich's first stint with the Steelers came in 2008, when he made five appearances but no starts.
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Byron Leftwich signed with the Buccaneers in 2009 and entered the year as the team's starter. But after poor performances and an 0-3 start, Leftwich was benched and eventually relegated to third string.
Byron Leftwich signed with the Buccaneers in 2009 and entered the year as the team's starter. But after poor performances and an 0-3 start, Leftwich was benched and eventually relegated to third string.
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Byron Leftwich's second stint with the Steelers began in 2010 and to this point has been uneventful, with the veteran throwing a total of 21 passes. Everything is about to change with Ben Roethlisberger sidelined with a shoulder injury.
Byron Leftwich's second stint with the Steelers began in 2010 and to this point has been uneventful, with the veteran throwing a total of 21 passes. Everything is about to change with Ben Roethlisberger sidelined with a shoulder injury.
Jason Bridge, US Presswire
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