Dave Krieg
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Modern Krieg on Falcons practice squad
A German-born rookie QB named Krieg (no relation) spent 2025 on Atlanta's practice squad via NFL International Pathway Program.
1998 1
Final NFL season, retires at 35
Krieg's 19-year career ended with Tennessee (3 TDs in 4 games); he retired with 38,147 yards, 261 TDs. 19th all-time. and zero Pro Football Hall snubs.
1997 1
Backup role with Titans
Krieg served as veteran mentor behind Steve McNair, appearing in 7 games and helping Tennessee to a playoff appearance.
1996 1
Brief stint with Bears
Signed by Chicago as insurance for Erik Kramer, Krieg appeared in 3 games with 1 start before release in training camp '97.
1995 1
Joins Cardinals as free agent
Krieg signed a 3-year deal with Arizona, starting 13 games and throwing 15 TDs but battling injuries in a 6-10 finish.
1994 1
Signs with Lions midseason
Released by KC after 8 games, Krieg latched on with Detroit, going 2-5 as starter including a 34-31 upset over Green Bay.
1993 2
Chiefs playoff run ends in wild-card loss
Krieg threw for 271 yards and 2 TDs vs. Pittsburgh but KC fell 27-24 in OT in one of the greatest wild-card games ever.
Traded to Chiefs for first-round pick
Seattle shipped Krieg to Kansas City for a 1994 first-rounder (Kevin Williams); he immediately led KC to an 11-5 record and wild-card berth.
1992 1
Signs big extension with Seahawks
Krieg inked a 5-year, $9.8 million deal, the richest for a non-elite QB at the time, cementing his status as Seattle's franchise guy.
1990 1
Major elbow injury sidelines Krieg
A torn biceps/elbow injury knocked Krieg out after just two starts, forcing Stan Gelbaugh into the lineup as Seattle missed the playoffs.
1988 1
Third Pro Bowl, leads Seahawks to playoffs
Krieg's final Pro Bowl honor came with 3,546 passing yards; Seattle made the postseason but lost in the divisional round to Cincinnati.
1987 2
First playoff win, advances to AFC Championship
Krieg torched the Houston Oilers for 195 yards and the game-winning TD drive in a 23-20 divisional win, then fell 41-20 to Denver in the AFC title game.
Second Pro Bowl and NFL Man of the Year
Named to his second Pro Bowl and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his community work, Krieg passed for 3,438 yards despite a strike-shortened season.
1984 1
First Pro Bowl selection with Seahawks
Krieg earned his first of three Pro Bowl nods after leading Seattle to an 12-4 record, throwing for 3,671 yards and 23 TDs in a breakout sophomore season.
1980 1
Signed by Seahawks as undrafted free agent
Dave Krieg went undrafted in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Milton College and signed with the Seattle Seahawks, beginning a 12-year tenure as one of the league's most underrated gunslingers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dave Krieg
How does Sam Darnold compare to Dave Krieg?
Sam Darnold's got the keys to the Seahawks castle now, but Dave Krieg's the gold standard he’s chasing—26,132 yards and 195 TDs in Seattle, three Pro Bowls, and that Mudbone grit dragging 'em to four playoffs in the '80s. Darnold's flashier arm might dazzle, yet Krieg's comeback wizardry, like that miracle Skansi bomb vs. the Chiefs, screams tougher under the Lumen lights.
Is Dave Krieg in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Nope, Dave Krieg's not in Canton, and at No. 49 on all-time QB lists, he's a notch below the busts despite 38,147 yards, 261 TDs, and top-10 rankings in his day. The Hall loves flashier resumes, but Krieg's the ultimate underdog tale—undrafted from Milton College, turning third-stringer into Seahawks Ring of Honor icon.
What is Dave Krieg doing now in 2026?
In 2026, Krieg's swapped pigskins for podiums as a motivational speaker, firing up crowds with tales from his undrafted rise, while backing charities like Tellurian UCAN for addiction and homelessness fights. No broadcasting gigs, just that quiet warrior vibe, still grinding for good causes like he did dodging rushers.
How would Dave Krieg perform in today's NFL?
Krieg's cannon arm and pocket Houdini act—threading needles under blitzes—would feast in today's pass-happy rules with no defensive holds and quick releases rewarded. Imagine his 32-TD '84 season juiced by RPOs and schemed protection; he'd pile yards like old NESN ranks him at No. 49 all-time, maybe sniffing Pro Bowls again.
How does Dave Krieg compare to Matt Hasselbeck?
Krieg and Hasselbeck mirror each other as Seahawks saviors—Krieg's 38.02 passer rating edges Hasselbeck's 38.7 in Seattle, both captaining playoff pushes with Largent or Engram as weapons. Hasselbeck had that Super Bowl run, but Krieg's '84 explosion (3,671 yards, 32 TDs) and escape artistry feel like the grittier blueprint.