Carson Palmer was an American football quarterback who played in the NFL for 14 seasons, primarily with the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals.
He was selected first overall by the Bengals in the 2003 NFL draft and helped lead them to their first winning season and playoff appearance in 15 years.
Palmer was named to two Pro Bowls with the Bengals before being traded to the Oakland Raiders, where he played two seasons.
In 2013, he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals and had his most successful season in 2015, leading the team to a division title and an NFC Championship Game appearance.
Palmer was named to his third Pro Bowl and received second-team All-Pro honors that year.
He retired following the 2017 season after spending much of the year on injured reserve. Over his 14-year career, Palmer threw for 46,247 yards and 294 touchdowns.
Siblings
Carson has three siblings – two brothers and one sister.
His younger brother, Jordan Palmer, was also a quarterback who played at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Jordan was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2007 and also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans in the NFL.
He spent time as a backup quarterback and mentor to his brother Carson during their time together on the Bengals.
Carson’s older brother, Robert Palmer, was born in 1977 and played football at Fresno State University.
Robert worked as a financial advisor and helped manage Carson’s finances and business ventures.
Carson’s younger sister, Jennifer Santos, was born in 1981 and has been involved in Carson’s charitable foundation and business interests.
The Palmer siblings grew up together in Fresno, California and remained close throughout Carson’s NFL career.
Both Jordan and Robert played important roles in supporting and advising Carson off the field.
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College career
Palmer played college football for the USC Trojans from 1998 to 2002.
During his freshman year, he began as a backup but gradually took over the starting role. He finished his freshman season with 130 completions, 1,755 passing yards and 7 touchdowns.
Palmer’s junior year was particularly notable, as he led the Trojans to a 10-2 record and a Rose Bowl victory.
His senior year, he won the Heisman Trophy, completing 31 of 42 passes for 448 yards and 5 touchdowns against Oregon, and leading USC to a 12-1 record and a national championship appearance.
Palmer’s college career was marked by significant growth and achievements, culminating in his Heisman Trophy win in 2002.
He started his first game against Washington as a freshman, completing 18 of 31 passes for 279 yards and a touchdown.
In his junior year, Palmer led USC to a 10-2 record and a Rose Bowl victory.
His senior year was his most impressive, as he won the Heisman Trophy after a standout performance against Oregon, completing 31 of 42 passes for 448 yards and 5 touchdowns.
NFL career
Palmer played in the NFL for 14 seasons, primarily with the Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders and Arizona Cardinals.
He was selected first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Bengals and spent eight seasons with them before being traded to the Raiders in 2011.
Palmer then played two seasons with the Raiders before being traded to the Cardinals in 2013. He retired in 2018.
His career was marked by consistent performance and several notable achievements.
Palmer played 97 games with the Bengals, leading them to their first winning season and playoff appearance in 15 years.
He was named to two Pro Bowls and won NFL Player of the Year in 2005.
Palmer played 24 games with the Raiders, contributing to their offense. With the Cardinals, he played 60 games, leading them to a division title and an NFC Championship Game appearance in 2015.
He was named to his third Pro Bowl and received second-team All-Pro honors that year.
Palmer’s career statistics include 46,247 passing yards, 294 touchdowns, a completion percentage of 62.4%, and a quarterback rating of 87.9.
He has not yet been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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