Quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, where he primarily served as Kurt Warner's backup for four seasons. He spent his final three seasons in a backup role for the Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders.
USC Quarterback who won the 2004 Heisman Trophy Award
First round, 10th pick overall for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006
NFL draft
Expecting his first child with former girlfriend Brynn Cameron.
Leinart was excused from practice with the Arizona Cardinals on
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 to be in southern California for the birth of
his son, Cole.
Son Cole, born October 24, 2006.
Released by the Buffalo Bills just 5 days after he was signed as an injury replacement. Leinart completed 3 of 10 passes for 11 yards with 2 interceptions in a pre-season game against the Detroit Lions. The Bills was Leinart's 4th team in his 8 year NFL career. [August 30, 2013].
Playing for the Arizona Cardinals. (2006)
Signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans. (September 2010)
(January 13) A USC source confirmed that Leinart has chosen
Leigh Steinberg as his agent, and has signed with Creative Artists Agency to
handle his endorsements. Leinart is considered a top three draft pick
by most experts. (2006)