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NFL Draft 2006
Quarterback Jay Cutler, the Vanderbilt product, is drafted 11th overall by the Denver Broncos. -
First NFL start
Cutler makes his first career NFL start after head coach Mike Shannahan announce that the rookie will start over verteran QB Jake Plummer. Cutler went 10-21 for 143 yards, 2 TD's and 2 INT's on the day against Seattle. -
First career NFL victory
Cutler gets first victory of his career after beating the Cardinals in Arizona 37-20. -
First full season as starter
2007 marks the first year Jay Cutler started all 16 wins for the first time in his career. He had a 81.6 ratings in the Broncos 15-14 week-one win over the Bills. In 2007, Denver finished 7-9, while Cutler had 20 TD's and 14 INT's for 2,319 yards. -
Voted as a Pro-bowler
Cutler was voted into the 2009 NFL Pro-Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii for the first time in his career. The NFC beat Cutler's AFC squad 30-21. -
Cutler traded to Bears
Cutler was traded to the Chicago Bears along with a fifth-round selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. In return, the Broncos received Bears quarterback Kyle Orton, the Bears' first- and third-round picks in 2009, and the Bears' first-round selection in 2010. -
Cutler first start for Bears
Cutler in his first start for the Bears went 17-36 for 277 yards, 1 TD's and 4 INT's. The Bears lost the opener to the Packers 21-15 at Lambeau. -
Cutler goes down in NFC Championship game
Cutler was benched during the NFC Championship game against the Packers at Soldier Field after suffering an injury. An MRI revealed that he had a sprained MCL. However, Cutler took a lot of criticism for not playing after the injury. The Bears ended up losing 21-14 to their rival, the Packers, who went on to win the Superbowl. -
Cutler breaks thumb
In a win over the San Diego Chargers Cutler breaks his thumb on his throwing hand while making a tackle. The Bears had been 7-3 under Cutler in 2011. Cutler is most likely out for the remainder of the regular season.
