One of the most dominant players in Missouri football history is heading back to place that started it all.

 

Blaine Gabbert agreed to a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, and will join the defending Super Bowl champions as the new backup quarterback to Patrick Mahomes. Former Chiefs backup Chad Henne retired following the Super Bowl victory over the Eagles.

 

Gabbert is an 11 year veteran, having spent time with the Jaguars, 49ers, Cardinals, and most recently, serving as the backup to Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

 

The former 1st round pick was a superstar at Missouri from 2008-10, throwing for nearly 7000 yards and 40 touchdowns in just 31 career games. Gabbert grew up in Ballwin, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, and became a five-star recruit while at Parkway West High School.