History of Colt McCoy in Timeline
Colt McCoy is a former American football quarterback who played 13 seasons in the NFL. A standout college player for the Texas Longhorns, he won numerous awards and achieved the second-highest number of games won by an FBS quarterback during his senior year in 2009. Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft, McCoy also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, and Arizona Cardinals, largely serving as a backup throughout his professional career.
1944: Bobby Layne Season-Opening Game
In 1944, Bobby Layne was the Texas freshman quarterback to start and win a season-opening game. This was noted in comparison to Colt McCoy's accomplishment.
1956: Last 0-2 Conference Start
In 1956, Texas opened conference play 0-2 for the first time since 1956, the year before Darrell Royal became head coach.
September 5, 1986: Colt McCoy Born
On September 5, 1986, Daniel "Colt" McCoy was born. He would later become a quarterback in the NFL.
1994: James Brown's Record
In 1994, James Brown set a record of five touchdown passes in a game against Baylor, which was later tied by Chris Simms and broken by Colt McCoy in 2006.
1997: Worst Loss for Cyclones
Reference to 1997 as the worst loss for the Cyclones, before the 2007 game with Longhorns.
1998: Neill Sets Freshman Record
In 1998, David Neill set a NCAA freshman record of 29 touchdown passes.
1999: Applewhite single-game record
Reference to Major Applewhite's single-game record for 30 completions in 1999 games.
2001: Chris Simms' Record
In 2001, Chris Simms tied the record of five touchdown passes in a game against Oklahoma State, which was later broken by Colt McCoy in 2006.
2003: Texas 2A State Championship
In 2003, Colt McCoy played in the Texas 2A State Championship against the San Augustine Wolves, where Jim Ned lost 28-7.
2005: Joins Texas Longhorns
In 2005, Colt McCoy attended the University of Texas at Austin and played for the Texas Longhorns football team.
2005: Redshirt Year
In 2005, Colt McCoy was given a redshirt year and did not play during the team's national championship season, instead serving on the scout team.
May 29, 2006: Saved a life
On May 29, 2006, Colt McCoy swam 300 yards across a lake to help save the life of Ken Herrington who was having a seizure on a small dock that extended into the privately owned lake.
October 14, 2006: Record Six Touchdown Passes
On October 14, 2006, Colt McCoy threw a Texas record six touchdown passes in a game against Baylor.
October 25, 2006: Ninth in Nation Quarterback Rating
On October 25, 2006, Colt McCoy ranked 9th in the nation with a quarterback rating of 165.4.
November 11, 2006: Shoulder Injury
On November 11, 2006, Colt McCoy suffered a shoulder injury during a game against Kansas State.
November 24, 2006: Cleared to Play
On November 24, 2006, Colt McCoy was cleared to play in the game against Texas A&M after recovering from a shoulder injury.
December 1, 2006: Back-up Quarterback Leaves Team
On December 1, 2006, Jevan Snead left the team and would transfer to an unspecified school.
December 21, 2006: McCoy Cleared to Start
On December 21, 2006, Colt McCoy was cleared to start in the Alamo Bowl.
2006: Longhorns Starter
From 2006 Colt McCoy was a four-year starter for the Longhorns.
2006: Single-Season Texas Record
In 2006, Colt McCoy threw his 27th passing touchdown of the season, giving him sole possession of the single-season Texas record.
2006: 2006 Rose Bowl completion record
Reference to Vince Young's 30 completions in 2006 Rose Bowl as prior record.
2006: Interceptions in 2006 Season
Reference to interceptions in 2006 season compared to interceptions in 2007 season.
June 26, 2007: Named to Maxwell Award Watch List
On June 26, 2007, Colt McCoy was named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award.
August 21, 2007: Davey O'Brien Award Watch List
On August 21, 2007, Colt McCoy was added to the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List.
2007: Longhorns vs Cyclones
In 2007 Colt McCoy scrambled away from a blitz and threw a pass to Jordan Shipley for a 58-yard touchdown.
2007: Loss in Red River Shootout
In 2007, Colt McCoy and the Longhorns lost the Red River Shootout to Oklahoma 28-21.
2007: Sports Illustrated's Most Disappointing College Players
In 2007, Sports Illustrated selected Colt McCoy as one of the season's 10 "Most Disappointing College Players" after an upset loss to Kansas State.
2007: Holiday Bowl Offensive MVP
In the 2007 Holiday Bowl, Colt McCoy led the Longhorns to a 52-34 victory against Arizona State and won the offensive MVP award.
2007: Bradford Breaks Freshman Record
In the 2007 season, Sam Bradford broke Neill's freshman record.
January 2, 2008: Leading Returning Rusher
On January 2, 2008, after Jamaal Charles decided to enter the NFL draft, Colt McCoy became the leading returning rusher for the 2008 Longhorns.
August 30, 2008: Rushing and Passing Record
On August 30, 2008, Colt McCoy passed for 222 yards and rushed for 103 yards against FAU, becoming the second player in school history to pass for 200 and rush for 100 yards in more than one game.
November 25, 2008: Maxwell Award Finalist
On November 25, 2008, McCoy was named one of three finalists for the Maxwell Award, which is presented to the top all-around player in the country.
November 27, 2008: Consideration of NFL Draft
After a victory over Texas A&M on November 27, 2008, McCoy said that he still intended to come back for his senior year, but that it would be "foolish" for him not to ask the NFL to evaluate his draft prospects.
December 8, 2008: Decision to Return for Senior Year
On December 8, 2008, McCoy announced he would return to the team for his senior year, citing the desire to play for a national championship and develop young receivers.
January 5, 2009: Fiesta Bowl Victory
On January 5, 2009, McCoy led the Longhorns to a 24–21 victory over Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. He was named the Offensive Player of the Game.
2009: End of College Career
By 2009, Colt McCoy concluded his career playing football for the Texas Longhorns football team.
2009: Senior Year Accolades
In 2009, during his senior year, Colt McCoy won several awards and honors while playing college football for the Texas Longhorns.
January 12, 2010: Got Engaged to Rachel Glandorf
On January 12, 2010, Colt McCoy became engaged to his girlfriend, Rachel Glandorf, by proposing on the video scoreboard at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
July 17, 2010: Married Rachel Glandorf
On July 17, 2010, Colt McCoy married Rachel Glandorf, a former middle-distance track and field athlete for Baylor University.
2010: NFL Draft
In 2010, Colt McCoy was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the NFL draft.
April 1, 2013: Traded to 49ers
On April 1, 2013, the Browns traded McCoy and a 2013 sixth round pick to the San Francisco 49ers.
April 3, 2014: Signed with Redskins
On April 3, 2014, McCoy signed with the Washington Redskins.
October 19, 2014: Replaced Kirk Cousins
On October 19, 2014, McCoy replaced Kirk Cousins in a game against the Tennessee Titans, throwing a 70-yd touchdown pass on his first pass and leading the Redskins to victory.
October 27, 2014: First Start Since 2011
On October 27, 2014, McCoy was named the starter for the Redskins and had his first start since 2011 against the Dallas Cowboys, earning an overtime victory.
March 17, 2015: Re-signed with Washington
On March 17, 2015, McCoy re-signed with Washington.
March 9, 2016: Signed Contract Extension
On March 9, 2016, McCoy signed a three-year contract extension with Washington.
July 26, 2018: Signed One-Year Extension
On July 26, 2018, McCoy signed a one-year contract extension with Washington.
November 18, 2018: Replaced Injured Alex Smith
On November 18, 2018, McCoy replaced an injured Alex Smith against the Houston Texans, throwing a touchdown pass on his first throw.
December 27, 2018: Placed on Injured Reserve
On December 27, 2018, McCoy was placed on injured reserve.
March 26, 2020: Signed with the New York Giants
On March 26, 2020, Colt McCoy signed with the New York Giants, marking a new chapter in his NFL career.
March 30, 2021: Signed with the Arizona Cardinals
On March 30, 2021, Colt McCoy signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, adding depth to their quarterback roster.
March 14, 2022: Signed Contract Extension with Cardinals
On March 14, 2022, Colt McCoy signed a two-year contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals, securing his position with the team.
September 7, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve
On September 7, 2022, Colt McCoy was placed on injured reserve due to a calf injury, impacting his availability for the Arizona Cardinals.
August 28, 2023: Released by the Cardinals
On August 28, 2023, Colt McCoy was surprisingly released by the Arizona Cardinals as part of final roster cuts, despite expectations of being the starting quarterback.
August 19, 2024: Announced NFL Retirement and Joined NBC Sports
On August 19, 2024, Colt McCoy announced his retirement from the NFL and simultaneously revealed his new role as a Big Ten Football analyst with NBC Sports, transitioning from player to media personality.
