11 Facts About Brett Basanez

Brett Stephen Basanez was born on May 11,1983 and is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League.

Brett Basanez played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats and was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent after the 2006 NFL draft.

Brett Basanez participated in the first ever US Army All-American Bowl game in 2000.

Brett Basanez played college football at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he holds many school records for passing categories, including passing yards and total offense.

Brett Basanez was close to becoming the only player in NCAA history with 10,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards.

Brett Basanez set two Sun Bowl records in the 2005 Sun Bowl: 38 completions and total offense of 448 yards.

Brett Basanez was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2006 NFL draft on May 1,2006.

Brett Basanez suffered a hand injury prior to the start of the 2007 season and was placed on injured reserve on August 28,2007, ending his season.

Brett Basanez was released on August 30,2008, during final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad on September 3.

Brett Basanez was signed by the Chicago Bears in February 2009 to a two-year contract.

Brett Basanez was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 12,2010.