Ron Jaworski
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Record Broken by Favre
Brett Favre surpassed Jaworski's NFL record of 177 consecutive starts by a quarterback in a Bears-Packers game, a milestone that underscored Jaws' legendary durability.
1988 1
Brief Stint with Rams
Returned to the Rams for one final season, backing up and appearing in a handful of games before retiring at age 36 with 22,802 career passing yards.
1987 1
Signed with Chiefs
Jaworski signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent, appearing in 2 games during the strike-shortened season but saw limited action.
1986 1
Released by Eagles
After 10 seasons and 89 starts with Philly, Jaworski was released following the 1986 campaign as Randall Cunningham took over as the starter.
1984 1
Major Knee Injury
Suffered a severe knee injury that sidelined him for significant time, impacting his mobility and contributing to the beginning of the end of his starting role in Philadelphia.
1981 1
Super Bowl XV Appearance
Jaworski led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl, defeating the Cowboys and Vikings en route, but lost 27-10 to the Raiders in New Orleans; completed 20/37 for 216 yards and 1 TD.
1980 1
Pro Bowl Season & NFC Championship
Jaworski earned his first and only Pro Bowl nod after a stellar 1980 campaign (3,529 yards, 27 TDs); Eagles reached the NFC Championship but fell to Dallas; he set the record for most consecutive starts by a QB.
1979 1
Playoff Heroics vs. Falcons
In the wild-card playoff game, Jaworski threw for 204 yards and 3 TDs, including two in a second-half comeback, leading the Eagles to victory over Atlanta and kickstarting their resurgence.
1977 1
Traded to Eagles
Jaworski was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for offensive lineman Dennis Harrah, marking the start of his 10-year tenure with Philly where he became the franchise's iron man QB.
1974 2
Debut with Rams
Jaworski began his NFL career with the Rams, appearing in 8 games as a rookie and showing early promise as a backup quarterback.
Drafted by Rams
Ron Jaworski was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round (82nd overall pick) of the 1974 NFL Draft out of Penn State.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ron Jaworski
How does Jalen Hurts compare to Ron Jaworski?
Jalen Hurts has the arm talent and mobility to chase Jaworski's rugged legacy as Philly's ironman QB—Jaws threw for 28,190 yards and 179 TDs over a decade in green, dragging the Eagles to their first Super Bowl. Hurts sits at #24 on HeyTC's All-Time list already, but matching Jaws' pocket grit amid constant pressure? That's the real dogfight, kid.
Is Ron Jaworski in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Nope, Ron Jaworski's not in Canton—despite slinging 28,190 yards and 179 TDs for the Eagles, including that '81 NFC Championship run. Hall voters overlooked his blue-collar magic, the guy who held every comeback TD record until Favre snapped it. Jaws' legacy lives in Philly hearts, not bronze busts.
What is Ron Jaworski doing now in 2026?
In 2026, Jaws is swinging for fences off the field—gearing up for his 42nd Celebrity Golf Challenge on June 11-12 at Live! Casino Philly and Riverwinds, raising $8.5 million lifetime for Jaws Youth Playbook to build playgrounds and feed at-risk kids. He's still dropping Eagles hot takes on NBC Sports Philly pre/postgame lives, motivational speaking as the "CEO Quarterback," and running his South Jersey golf empire.
How would Ron Jaworski perform in today's NFL?
Jaws would feast in today's pass-happy NFL—modern rules ban the mugging he endured, letting his quick-release lasers and film-room brain shine like a young Stafford. With 179 TDs and comeback wizardry from the '70s/'80s grind, he'd post 4,000-yard seasons easy, scheming protections like the coach he became. Pocket awareness travels, rules don't lie.
How does Ron Jaworski compare to Kevin Kolb?
Jaws towers over Kevin Kolb like a Vet Philly cheesesteak over a pretzel—38.01 career rating to Kolb's measly 17.73 as Eagles stopgaps, but Jaws owned the huddle for a decade with 28,190 yards while Kolb crumbled under three-game pressure. Franchise QB? Jaws dragged 'em to Super Bowl XV; Kolb was a sunny mirage that vanished.