Chandler began his professional career in 1988 when he was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the NFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the Colts before being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1991. Chandler played for the Buccaneers for two seasons before being traded to the Arizona Cardinals in 1993.
Chandler's career took off when he joined the Atlanta Falcons in 1997. He led the Falcons to the Super Bowl in 1998, where they lost to the Denver Broncos. Chandler was named to the Pro Bowl that year and was also named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
Chandler continued to play for the Falcons until 2001, when he was released and signed with the Chicago Bears. He played for the Bears for one season before being traded to the Houston Texans in 2002. Chandler played for the Texans for one season before retiring from the NFL in 2004.
Throughout his career, Chandler was known for his strong arm and accuracy as a passer. He threw for over 28,000 yards and 170 touchdowns in his career. He also had a reputation for being injury-prone, as he missed significant time due to injuries throughout his career.
Chandler's legacy in the NFL is somewhat mixed. While he was a talented quarterback who led his team to the Super Bowl and was named to the Pro Bowl, he also struggled with injuries and inconsistency throughout his career. Nonetheless, he remains a respected figure in the NFL and is remembered as a talented quarterback who played at a high level for many years.
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