Brett Hundley drew some outside interest on the NFL free-agent market, but the Cardinals quarterback didn’t pay a whole lot of attention to it.
“I don’t like looking at that stuff. I don’t like getting into it,” Hundley said Wednesday. “I just want to know where I’m playing football next.”
QB Brett Hundley: Arizona Cardinals will be 'off and running' when NFL activities return Brett Hundley drew some outside interest on the NFL free-agent market, but the Cardinals quarterback didn’t. Position: QB 6-3, 227lb (190cm, 102kg) Draft: 5th round, 147th overall of the 2015 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.
Hundley knows exactly where that’s going to be now after agreeing to terms on a one-year contract earlier this week to return to the Cardinals and once again serve as the backup to Kyler Murray, last season’s NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
© Steven Bisig, Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Dec 22, 2019; Seattle, Washington, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brett Hundley (7) passes the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Arizona won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY SportsHundley, 26, didn’t fully entertain any interest from elsewhere, he said, because Arizona was always at the top of his list.
“There was a couple (opportunities),” he said, “but at the same time, this is the place I wanted to be. Me and my agent spoke about it and it sort of went from there.”
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Speaking to reporters via a video conference call, Hundley said staying in his home state to be close with family and friends was one of his priorities. So, too, was remaining in a familiar offense with Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury for a second consecutive season.
That familiarity, he said, should help the Cardinals make an easier transition back to on-field football activities whenever the COVID-19 pandemic ends or curtails. With offseason workouts indefinitely postponed and all NFL facilities ordered closed at 3 p.m. (Arizona time) on Wednesday by Commissioner Roger Goodell, any and all familiarity a team has can only be useful.
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“Yeah, I think that’ll be huge, especially with the offense,” Hundley said. “When you have two quarterbacks who know exactly what the offense is about – how to run it, how to operate it – it sets the tone for everything. There’s no lull or teaching again when you’ve already got it down.
“We should be off and rolling no matter when we start back.”
It’s impossible to know when things will return to normal, but for now, Hundley is doing what most NFL players are and is working out on his own. It’s business as usual for him, he said, because he typically spends his offseason workouts doing the same four things – push-ups, sit-ups, yoga and running.
Now that the former Chandler High standout is back in the Valley and his word travels got cut short because of the coronavirus – Hundley said he was fortunate to have trips canceled to South Korea and Spain – you can usually catch him jogging along Chandler Blvd. four to five days a week.
That’s something he’s done with joy since he was a youngster. The possibility of perhaps playing football games in front of empty stands with no fans, should that be the case because of the pandemic, brings him no joy at all.
“I love playing in front of fans,” Hundley said. “It would be really awkward to run out there (without them). It would probably feel like practice. … I’m not sure if I would like that, necessarily. I don’t think many players would like that. Football is football at the end of the day, so we could do it.
“But it’s different playing with fans. You make a touchdown and don’t hear anybody cheering, that wouldn’t be fun.”
Whenever things return to normal, Hundley said he sees big things in store for the Cardinals in 2020, especially with the expected second-year improvement from Murray and the stunning acquisition of superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
“(Murray) did some awesome things last year and I can’t wait to see what he does in Year 2,” Hundley said, adding of Hopkins, “Bringing in a weapon like that into this offense is really scary and dangerous.”
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Hundley hedged, however, when asked if all the offseason additions made by General Manager Steve Keim have elevated expectations to the point where only a winning season and a possible playoff berth will satisfy Cardinals fans.
“It’s something that we want. It’s something that we hope for. We want to win the Super Bowl. That’s everybody’s goal,” he said. “But at the same time, we have to understand it’s still a young offense. It’s still a young coaching staff. It’s still a young mesh of players coming together and we’re building rather than understanding that we’re already there.”
Cardinals bring back Foster
Former Arizona State star D.J. Foster has agreed to terms on a one-year contract. The running back from Scottsdale played in six games last year for the Cardinals before being placed on injured reserve (hamstring) on Oct. 28. The team also said it has reached an agreement with defensive lineman Trevon Coley, who appearedin seven games for the Colts in 2019. Previously he played in Cleveland for two seasons.
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Brett Hundley is an American professional football player who plays in the National Football League (NFL). As of 2019, Brett Alan Hundley Jr. currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals as their quarterback. Brett Alan Hundley Jr. has played for other teams like Green Bay Packers.
As a quarterback, Brett Alan Hundley Jr. reportedly earns around $1,125,000as his yearly salary from Arizona Cardinals. Further, Brett Alan Hundley Jr. has an estimated net worth of over $2.5 million.
Brett Hundley's Salary and Net Worth
As of 2019, Brett Alan Hundley Jr. has an estimated net worth of over $2.5 million.
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Currently under a 1 year, $1,875,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, in 2019, Hundley will earn a base salary of $1,125,000, a signing bonus of $600,000 and a roster bonus of $150,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,875,000.
He previously signed a 4-year contract with Green Bay Packers worth $2,503,633 in 2015 with an average salary of $625,908.
Year | Salary/ Earnings |
2015 | $658,633 |
2016 | $525,000 |
2017 | $615,000 |
2018 | $705,000 |
He has so far has made earnings of $2.5 million from his entire NFL career.
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Other than being a famous NFL quarterback, Brett Alan Hundley Jr. is pretty famous in social media. He has 133k Instagram followers and 54.5k Twitter followers.
Who is Brett Hundley Married to?
Brett Hundley was happily married to Dawnielle Baucham. However, there are rumors that the couple is on the verge of getting a divorce as his wife has reportedly filed for divorce in 2018 after 2 years of marriage. The couple met at UCLA where Baucham majored in philosophy and minored in music.
The couple started dating in 2012 and tied the knot on July 8, 2016, in Santa Barbara. They don't have any children yet.
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His spouse, Dawnielle is a singer also known as Dionne Anylah. Baucham was born on November 19th, 1993 and attended Junipero Serra High School. She further was a track and field athlete at the University.
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Brett Alan Hundley Jr. is not only a world-class athlete but also has a very attractive individual. The famous NFL star is 6 feet 3 inches in height and weighs around 102 kg.
Brett Hundley's Early Life
Brett Alan Hundley Jr. was born on June 15, 1993, in Phoenix, Arizona to parents, Brett Hundley, Sr. and April Hundley. As per his nationality, he is American and belongs to the Afro-American ethnic group. Further, his star sign is Gemini. He grew up along with his siblings, Paris Hundley, and Tatum Hundley.
Brett Alan Hundley Jr. attended Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona where he played for his high school football team. After completing high school, Brett Alan Hundley Jr. enrolled at UCLA and played for the UCLA Bruins.
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Brett Hundley's Professional Life
Brett Hundley was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft with the 147th overall pick. In May 2015, the Packers officially signed Hundley to a four-year deal.
During the first quarter of the Week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 15, 2017, Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone and Hundley then entered the game, completing 18-of-33 passes for 157 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions.
In his first start against the New Orleans Saints, he recorded 12 completions on 25 attempts for just 87 yards, zero touchdowns, an interception.
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Hundley had 245 yards passing and a rushing touchdown in a game against Detroit in Week 9. He recorded 18 of 25 passing for 212 yards, 0 interceptions, and his first 100+ passer rating as a starter in a win over Chicago.
During Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hundley recorded only 84 passing yards and an interception and he rushed for 66 yards with the Packers combining for 199 rushing yards and winning 26–20 in overtime.
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In the last game of the season, Hundley had 172 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a game against the Detroit Lions. Overall, Hundley finished the 2017 season with 1,836 passing yards, nine touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 270 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
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In August 2018, he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.