Nick Foles is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams. He began his college football career at Michigan State University before transferring to the University of Arizona, where he played for the Wildcats from 2009 to 2011.
Foles was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He spent his first three seasons with the Eagles, serving as a backup quarterback before taking over as the starter in 2013. That year, he led the Eagles to the playoffs and was named to the Pro Bowl.
After a brief stint with the St. Louis Rams in 2015, Foles returned to the Eagles in 2016 as a backup to Carson Wentz. However, when Wentz suffered a season-ending injury in 2017, Foles stepped in and led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history. Foles was named the game's Most Valuable Player after throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns in the Eagles' 41-33 win over the New England Patriots.
Foles signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019, but his time with the team was marred by injuries and inconsistent play. He was traded to the Chicago Bears in 2020, where he served as a backup to Mitchell Trubisky before taking over as the starter later in the season. Foles was released by the Bears in 2021 and signed with the Indianapolis Colts, but he was released again before the start of the regular season.
Throughout his career, Foles was known for his accuracy and ability to make big plays in clutch situations. He finished his NFL career with 11,901 passing yards, 71 touchdowns, and 35 interceptions. Despite his success, Foles was never able to establish himself as a long-term starter in the league, and he retired from football in 2022.
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