Nick Foles Career Overview and Primary Teams
Nick Foles is a former NFL quarterback who played for multiple franchises, with his longest tenures with the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. He is best known for leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl LII victory in 2018, where he was named Super Bowl MVP. His career includes stints with the St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, and Baltimore Ravens, in addition to his two primary teams. Public records show he appeared in 107 regular season games and 6 playoff games across his career. For a detailed career timeline, see the NFL's official player page on Nick Foles here.
Foles entered the league as the 16th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. He was traded to the Eagles in 2013, then spent time with the Jaguars before returning to Philadelphia in 2017. His contract history includes a four-year, $88 million extension with the Eagles in 2019, with approximately $66 million guaranteed. He later signed a one-year deal with the Jaguars in 2021 and a one-year contract with the Colts in 2022. The Jaguars officially released him in March 2022, per team transaction records.
Nick Foles Teams Statistics and Performance Data
Across his career, Foles completed 1,927 of 3,050 passes for 22,038 yards and 131 touchdowns, with 74 interceptions. His passer rating stands at 93.6 over 107 games. In Super Bowl LII, he completed 28 of 43 passes for 373 yards and 3 touchdowns, setting a Super Bowl record for completion percentage at 65.1% here. His best single-season passer rating was 119.0 in 2013 with the Eagles, and he threw a career-high 27 touchdowns that same year.
Foles' 2017 season with the Eagles produced 3,100 passing yards and 26 touchdowns against 2 interceptions, earning him the Bert Bell Award as NFL MVP. With the Jaguars in 2021, he started 13 games and recorded 2,803 yards and 21 touchdowns. His performance with the Colts in 2022 was limited to a single appearance due to injury. He holds the NFL record for the lowest interception percentage in a season, at 0.8%, set in 2013. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's statistical database provides full career figures.
Current Status and Post-Playing Career
As of the latest public reports, Nick Foles is not currently on an NFL roster and has not announced a return to active play. He has transitioned into broadcasting, joining CBS Sports as an NFL analyst for the 2023 season. He also participates in youth football clinics and quarterback development programs. His post-career focus includes media work and mentorship roles within quarterback training camps.
Foles has not taken on a front-office or coaching position with any NFL team as of the most recent public records. He remains a frequently cited example of a backup-to-starter success story in NFL front office discussions. His career earnings are estimated at over $100 million in guaranteed contracts across his tenure. For ongoing updates on his media and coaching roles, the CBS Sports roster page for Nick Foles here provides current assignments.