Patrick Ramsey Patrick Allen Ramsey ( born February 14 , 1979 ) is an American football quarterback . He was drafted by the Washington Redskins 32nd overall in the 2002 NFL Draft . He played college football at Tulane . Ramsey has also been a member of the New York Jets , Denver Broncos , Tennessee Titans , Detroit Lions , New Orleans Saints , Jacksonville Jaguars , Miami Dolphins , and Minnesota Vikings . Early life . Ramsey was born in Ruston , Louisiana and attended Ruston High School , where he was a two - year starter quarterback , and was also state champion in the javelin throw . His best friend was the son of Bert Jones , a Ruston native who had gone on to a distinguished career as an NFL quarterback , and the elder Jones became Ramsey ' s mentor . College career . Ramsey attended Tulane University and had an outstanding collegiate career as a " scholar athlete " , being named five times to the Conference USA Commissioner ' s honor roll , and was the National Football Foundation / College Football Hall of Fame Scholar - Athlete of the Year , in 2001 . During Ramsey ' s 1999 season , he set 20 Tulane passing records , including single season records for passing yards , attempts , and completions . In that season he threw for 25 touchdowns , the second - most ever for a Tulane player . However , he was also prone to questionable decisions , throwing 24 interceptions . In 2000 , he led the third - best passing offense in the nation . He also made the All - Conference USA second - team , leading the conference in most meaningful passing statistics . In his senior season in 2001 he started 11 games and threw for 22 touchdowns . He set a school record , having at least one touchdown pass in 31 consecutive games . Upon graduating , he had the top five passing games in school history . His career totals at Tulane were surpassed only ( in various individual statistics , none overall ) by Shaun King , Mike McKay , Roch Hontas , and Terrence Jones . Ramsey graduated with degrees in accounting and finance . Professional career . Washington Redskins . Ramsey was drafted 32nd overall in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins , to replace Tony Banks as quarterback . However , there were early difficulties with Steve Spurrier ' s " fun ' n ' gun " offense , and Ramsey often split games with other quarterbacks . The 2003 season , Ramsey ' s first full season as a starter was even more difficult . He was one of the most sacked quarterbacks in the NFL that year , which was also Spurrier ' s last season as head coach . In 2004 , Joe Gibbs returned to coach the team after a prolonged absence ; he originally traded for Mark Brunell as the starting quarterback ( and then quickly signed him to a long term extension ) but replaced him with Ramsey in November . A month later , Gibbs named Ramsey as the starting quarterback for the 2005 season . In the Redskins ' first game against the Chicago Bears , Ramsey suffered a minor neck injury after a clothesline hit by Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs . Gibbs demoted Ramsey to the role of Brunell ' s back - up for the second game versus the Dallas Cowboys . It was reported that Ramsey requested a trade from the Redskins , following announcement of his demotion . This report was later claimed to be false by Ramsey and the Redskins organization . New York Jets . In March 2006 , Ramsey was traded to the New York Jets for a 6th round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft . After failing to earn the starting quarterback position from incumbent Chad Pennington , he was cut after the 2006 season . He only threw a single pass for the Jets . Denver Broncos . Following the season , Ramsey signed with the Denver Broncos , serving as the backup to starter Jay Cutler . He was released in the beginning of free agency in March 2009 . Tennessee Titans . Ramsey signed a one - year contract with the Tennessee Titans on April 3 , 2009 , serving as the third quarterback on the depth chart after Kerry Collins and Vince Young . He was released on October 3 when cornerback Cary Williams was activated from the practice squad . Detroit Lions . Ramsey was signed by the Detroit Lions on December 26 , 2009 after quarterback Matthew Stafford was placed on injured reserve . New Orleans Saints . Ramsey signed a one - year contract with the New Orleans Saints on July 28 , 2010 ; he was projected to serve as a veteran backup for the Saints ' starting quarterback , Drew Brees , filling the role vacated by Mark Brunell who was not re - signed after the 2009 season . On September 3 , Ramsey was released as part of final cuts before the start of the 2010 NFL season , with Chase Daniel having won the backup spot . Jacksonville Jaguars . Due to the Jacksonville Jaguars ' quarterback injury problems in early 2010 , Ramsey was brought on as a potential temporary backup for the team . He was released from the team shortly after on October 29 , 2010 . Miami Dolphins . On November 15 , 2010 it was reported that he was signed by the Miami Dolphins following injuries to Chad Pennington and Chad Henne . He was released on waivers November 30 , 2010 . Minnesota Vikings . On December 15 , 2010 , Ramsey signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings . Personal . Ramsey married his wife , Virginia , on April 13 , 2002 , the week before the 2002 NFL Draft . The couple have two daughters , Virginia Ellen and Jane . He and his wife are currently expecting their third child in the fall of 2011 .