History of Case Keenum in Timeline

Case Keenum is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Chicago Bears. He achieved considerable success at the University of Houston, becoming the NCAA's all-time leader in passing yards, touchdowns, and completions. During the 2008 season, he topped the nation in total offense and was second in passing yards, marking a highly productive period in his collegiate career.

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1980: Houston Cougars First Bowl Game

In 1980, the Houston Cougars won their first bowl game since 1980 with a victory over Air Force

February 17, 1988: Case Keenum's Birth

On February 17, 1988, Casey Austin Keenum was born. He would later become a professional football quarterback.

2004: Keenum Leads Wylie to Championship Victory

In 2004, Case Keenum led Wylie High School in the game-winning drive for a 17–14 victory over Cuero High School in the Texas Class 3A Division I Championship.

2006: Keenum Begins College Career at Houston

In 2006, Case Keenum began his college career for the Houston Cougars. He was redshirted due to senior Kevin Kolb holding the starting quarterback position.

September 1, 2007: Keenum Makes Collegiate Debut

On September 1, 2007, Case Keenum made his first collegiate appearance for the Houston Cougars against Oregon, throwing for 179 yards and a touchdown.

2007: Keenum Participates in Quarterback Competition

During the fall camp before the 2007 season, Case Keenum participated in a quarterback competition with sophomore Blake Joseph to fill the starting position for the Houston Cougars.

2008: Keenum Completes Over 5,000 Passing Yards

During the 2008 season, Case Keenum became the second player in school history to complete over 5,000 passing yards in one season. He also won the 2008 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year award.

2008: Keenum's College Football Season

In the 2008 college football season, Case Keenum excelled, ranking first nationally in total offense and second in total passing yards.

2009: Keenum Leads Houston Cougars to 10-4 Record

In 2009, Case Keenum led the Houston Cougars to a 10–4 record, finishing the season with 48 total touchdowns and over 5,800 total offensive yards. He was named as the Conference USA Most Valuable Player and won the Sammy Baugh Trophy, and finished in eighth place in the Heisman Trophy voting in the 2009 season.

December 2010: Keenum Earns Bachelor's Degree

In December 2010, Case Keenum earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Houston Bauer College of Business.

January 14, 2011: Keenum Granted Sixth Year of Eligibility

On January 14, 2011, the NCAA granted Case Keenum a sixth year of eligibility.

November 5, 2011: Keenum Surpasses Passing Yards Record

On November 5, 2011, Case Keenum surpassed Timmy Chang's record for most career passing yards in NCAA history.

2011: Keenum Sets FBS Records

During the 2011 season, Case Keenum became the Football Bowl Subdivision's all-time leader in total offense, passing yards, and touchdown passes by a college quarterback, earning him All-American honors. He also became the only quarterback in Division I FBS football history to have passed for more than 5,000 yards in each of three seasons, and the only college player to reach the 20,000-yards plateau in career total offense.

2012: Keenum Signed by Texans

In 2012, Case Keenum was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.

2013: Keenum's 2013 Season Statistics

Case Keenum finished the 2013 season completing 137-of-253 passes for 1,760 yards, nine touchdowns, and six interceptions, along with 14 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown in eight games and starts.

2013: Keenum Starts for the Texans

In 2013, Case Keenum started eight games for the Houston Texans, throwing for 1,760 yards and nine touchdowns.

2013: Keenum Becomes Starting Quarterback for Texans

In 2013, Case Keenum was named the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs. In his NFL debut, he threw his first NFL touchdown, a 29-yarder to DeAndre Hopkins. Two weeks later against the Indianapolis Colts, Keenum threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns to Andre Johnson.

August 31, 2014: Keenum Waived by Texans

On August 31, 2014, Case Keenum was waived by the Houston Texans.

December 15, 2014: Keenum Re-signed by Texans

On December 15, 2014, Case Keenum was signed off the Rams' practice squad back to the Texans after Ryan Fitzpatrick broke his leg.

2014: Keenum's Movement Between Texans and Rams

In 2014, Case Keenum was waived by the Texans, signed to the St. Louis Rams' practice squad, and then re-signed with the Texans later in the year.

March 11, 2015: Keenum Acquired by Rams

On March 11, 2015, Case Keenum was acquired from the Texans by the Rams for a seventh-round pick in 2016.

2015: Keenum's 2015 Season Statistics

Case Keenum finished the 2015 season with 828 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception in six games and five starts.

2015: Keenum Traded to the Rams

In 2015, the St. Louis Rams traded a draft pick to the Houston Texans for Case Keenum.

January 12, 2016: Rams Officially Move to Los Angeles

On January 12, 2016, the Rams officially moved back to Los Angeles.

November 15, 2016: Keenum Benched for Jared Goff

On November 15, 2016, Case Keenum was benched for Jared Goff, who the Rams drafted first overall in the 2016 NFL draft.

2016: Keenum's 2016 Season Statistics

Case Keenum finished the 2016 season with 2,201 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 10 games and nine starts.

2016: Rams Move to Los Angeles

In 2016, the Rams officially moved back to Los Angeles. The Rams also stated that Case Keenum would be the starting quarterback heading into training camp.

March 31, 2017: Keenum Signs with Vikings

On March 31, 2017, Case Keenum signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

2017: Keenum's 2017 Season Statistics

Case Keenum finished the 2017 season with 3,547 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a passer rating of 98.3 in 15 games and 14 starts.

2017: Vikings Divisional Round Win

During the 2017 season, the Vikings finished atop the NFC North and beat the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round after the "Minneapolis Miracle". During the NFC Championship Game, the Vikings lost on the road by the Philadelphia Eagles.

2017: Keenum Signs with the Vikings

In 2017, Case Keenum signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings.

March 14, 2018: Keenum Signs with Broncos

On March 14, 2018, Case Keenum signed a two-year, $36 million contract with the Denver Broncos.

2018: Keenum authors Playing for More

In 2018, Case Keenum authored the book Playing for More with Andrew Perloff.

2018: Keenum Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2018, Case Keenum was ranked 51st by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

2018: Broncos finish season with 6-10 record

In 2018, the Broncos concluded the season with a 6–10 record. Case Keenum achieved a career-high of 3,890 passing yards, along with 18 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, also contributing 26 carries for 93 rushing yards and two touchdowns across 16 games.

March 7, 2019: Keenum Traded to the Redskins

On March 7, 2019, the Broncos agreed to trade Case Keenum and a seventh-round draft pick to the Redskins in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.

2019: Keenum finishes the 2019 season with the Redskins

In 2019, Case Keenum concluded the season with the Redskins, achieving 1,707 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also had nine carries for 12 yards and a touchdown in 10 games.

2019: First Start Since 2019 Season

In 2019, before October 20, 2021 game, Keenum's last start was in Week 17 of the 2019 season.

March 24, 2020: Keenum signs with the Cleveland Browns

On March 24, 2020, Case Keenum signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Cleveland Browns to serve as the backup quarterback.

July 2020: Keenum becomes part-owner of Haak Winery

In July 2020, Case Keenum became part-owner of Haak Winery in Santa Fe, Texas. He also supports Compassion International and their "Fill the Stadium" initiative.

2020: Diggs Joins Bills

In 2020, Stefon Diggs had been on the Buffalo Bills since the 2020 season.

October 20, 2021: Keenum starts for Browns against Broncos

On October 20, 2021, Case Keenum started for the Browns against the Denver Broncos due to an injury to Mayfield, completing 21 of 33 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown in a 17-14 victory.