Career Timeline of Jesse Palmer: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jesse Palmer built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jesse Palmer is a Canadian television personality, sports commentator, and former professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Florida Gators before a five-season NFL career with the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. He also spent part of a season in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Alouettes.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2000: Played for Florida Gators until 2000

From 1997 to 2000, Jesse Palmer played for coach Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators football team.

2001: Drafted by Montreal Alouettes

In 2001, Jesse Palmer had been drafted 15th overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2001 CFL draft.

2001: Drafted by New York Giants

In 2001, Jesse Palmer was selected by the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) in the fourth round (125th overall pick) of the 2001 NFL draft.

2002: Played in two games for the Giants

In 2002, Jesse Palmer played in two games as a quarterback for the New York Giants.

2004: Cast as The Bachelor

In 2004, Jesse Palmer was cast as the Bachelor on the fifth season of the reality television series, The Bachelor.

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September 3, 2005: Cut by the Giants

On September 3, 2005, Jesse Palmer was cut by the New York Giants after a four-year stint as a backup quarterback.

September 2005: Ottawa Renegades Interest

In September 2005, the Ottawa Renegades tried to acquire Jesse Palmer as their top quarterback.

November 1, 2005: Signed by the San Francisco 49ers

On November 1, 2005, Jesse Palmer was signed by the San Francisco 49ers after working out with the Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders.

2005: Analyst for CSTV

In late 2005, Jesse Palmer became a game and studio analyst for CSTV.

2005: Cut from Giants

Jesse Palmer played for the New York Giants from 2001 until he was cut before the start of the 2005 season.

2005: Color Commentator for Fox

Late in the 2005 season, Jesse Palmer was a color commentator for Fox for two games.

March 2006: Re-signed by the 49ers

In March 2006, Jesse Palmer was re-signed by the San Francisco 49ers during the off-season.

August 29, 2006: Released by the 49ers

On August 29, 2006, Jesse Palmer was released by the San Francisco 49ers toward the end of training camp.

September 11, 2006: Signed to Montreal Alouettes

On September 11, 2006, Jesse Palmer signed with the Montreal Alouettes to their developmental roster.

November 26, 2006: Color Commentator for Fox

On November 26, 2006, Jesse Palmer returned to the booth as a color commentator for Fox.

2006: Played for Montreal Alouettes

In 2006, Jesse Palmer spent half of the season with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

2006: Worked NFL games for Fox

In 2006, Jesse Palmer worked NFL games for Fox.

April 25, 2007: Analyst and Commentator for NFL Network

On April 25, 2007, Jesse Palmer appeared on the NFL Network as an analyst and commentator for the weekend's NFL draft.

May 24, 2007: Announced retirement from CFL

On May 24, 2007, Jesse Palmer announced his retirement from the Canadian Football League to pursue a broadcasting career with Fox.

2007: Retired from CFL

In 2007, Jesse Palmer retired from the CFL before the start of the season to pursue a broadcasting career.

2009: Studio analyst for 2009 Rose Bowl

In 2009, Jesse Palmer was the ESPN analyst for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

2010: Studio analyst for 2010 Fiesta Bowl

In 2010, Jesse Palmer was a studio analyst for ESPN's broadcast of the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona.

2012: Studio analyst for 2012 Cotton Bowl

In 2012, Jesse Palmer was a studio analyst for ESPN's broadcast of the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas.

March 12, 2014: Named lead game announcer for SEC Network

On March 12, 2014, ESPN named Jesse Palmer and Brent Musburger as the lead game announcers for the forthcoming SEC Network.

May 19, 2015: Joined Good Morning America

On May 19, 2015, Jesse Palmer joined Good Morning America as a "Special Contributor".

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August 2017: Left Good Morning America

In August 2017, Jesse Palmer left Good Morning America to host the newly launched DailyMailTV.

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2017: Worked with John Saunders until 2017

Jesse Palmer worked for ESPN as a studio analyst and frequently appeared with John Saunders until 2017.

2017: Hosted Holiday Baking Championship

Since 2017, Jesse Palmer has hosted the Holiday Baking Championship on Food Network.

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September 2018: Spokesman for Rooms To Go

In September 2018, Jesse Palmer began doing commercials as a spokesman for retail furniture chain Rooms To Go, and also became host of The Proposal on ABC.

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