Tim Tebow
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Brief return with Jacksonville Jaguars as tight end
After several years away from the league while pursuing a baseball career and broadcasting, Tebow reunited with former Florida coach Urban Meyer and signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in May 2021 as a tight end, but he was released in August before the regular season.
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Preseason run with Philadelphia Eagles
Tebow signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in April 2015 to compete for a backup job and played in the preseason, but he was released during final cuts and did not make the regular-season roster.
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Short stints with Patriots and out of regular-season action
Tebow signed with the New England Patriots in 2013 but was released before the regular season, marking the start of a long stretch where he did not appear in an NFL regular-season game despite later attempts at comebacks.
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Traded from Broncos to New York Jets
Following Denver’s signing of Peyton Manning, Tebow was traded to the New York Jets in March 2012, shifting into a backup and gadget-role quarterback after two seasons with the Broncos.
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Leads Broncos to playoff win over Steelers
After taking over as starter midseason, Tebow led the Broncos to an 8–8 record and an AFC West title, then delivered an iconic overtime 29–23 wild-card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with an 80-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas on the first play of overtime, a game that became known simply as the 'Tim Tebow Game.'
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Drafted by Denver Broncos
Tim Tebow was selected by the Denver Broncos as the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, coming off a legendary college career at Florida that included two national titles and a Heisman Trophy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tim Tebow
How does Bo Nix compare to Tim Tebow?
Bo Nix has a chance to be what Broncos fans desperately wanted Tebow to become: the long-term adult in the room at quarterback. Tebow gave Denver unforgettable chaos-ball magic and a playoff win, but he finished with just 2,422 passing yards and 17 TDs. Nix is a smoother operator and better pure passer; Tebow is the cult hero Bo has to outperform, not emulate.
Is Tim Tebow in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
No, Tebow’s not in Canton, and barring a very creative wing for “Most Memorable Six-Month Stretch,” he won’t be. His NFL résumé—2,422 passing yards and 17 touchdown passes—is more folk tale than gold jacket. He’s a College Football Hall of Famer and an all-time conversation piece, but the Hall of Fame is a different grading curve entirely.
What is Tim Tebow doing now in 2026?
Tebow’s basically a one-man ecosystem now: speaker, entrepreneur, author, and full-time mission guy. He’s still a college football analyst and runs the Tim Tebow Foundation, which works in 100+ countries on anti-trafficking, orphan care, special needs, and medical aid. In 2026 he’s keynoting the American Farm Bureau Convention and backing anti-exploitation legislation like the Renewed Hope Act.
How would Tim Tebow perform in today's NFL?
Drop 2011 Tebow into today’s flag-football-lite NFL and he’s still a roller coaster, just a more efficient one. The run game and RPO world would help him, but defenses are too smart to let a 50‑percent passer live on vibes. As a short-yardage/goal-line specialist and package QB? Dangerous. As a full-season starter? Defensive coordinators are sending thank-you notes.
How does Tim Tebow compare to John Elway?
Elway and Tebow are the same position in the same laundry, and that’s about where the comparison ends. Elway gave Denver two Lombardis and sits in the sport’s inner circle, with a 71.78 rating on HeyTC’s All-Time list. Tebow’s at 21.11: a comet, not a career arc. One’s a decade-long standard; the other is the weird, glorious fever dream you still talk about.