Bartel joins the Redskins as a quarterback prospect. He has had practice squad stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys in his first two seasons in the league. Bartel started two years at Tarleton State and completed completed 161-of-276 passes for 2,033 yards with 16 TDs and five interceptions.
How Acquired: Signed by the Redskins on Nov. 24, 2009 from the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.
NFL Acquisition: Originally signed by the Dallas Cowboys in May 2007 as an undrafted rookie free agent.
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Joined the Redskins’ roster on Nov. 24, 2009 from the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad
First-year quarterback has spent the past two seasons on the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns practice squads
Has played in eight preseason games the last three seasons
2009 Season (Browns/Jaguars/Redskins):
Played in three preseason games for the Browns
Completed 15 of 18 preseason passes (83.3 pct.) for 177 yards for a 103.6 passer rating
2008 Season (Cowboys/Browns):
Began the season with Dallas and was waived at the end of training camp
Played in three preseason games for the Cowboys and finished 43 of 71 for 404 yards
Signed by Dallas to the practice squad for one week before being waived
Signed by Cleveland to the practice squad for four weeks before spending the final week on the active roster
2007 Season (Cowboys):
Spent the entire season on the Cowboys practice squad
Played in two preseason games and was 11 of 13 for 81 yards
Started final two seasons at Tarleton State
As a senior, completed 161 of 276 passes for 2,033 yards with 16 TDs and five INTs
Was 142 of 229 passing for 1,687 yards with 10 TDs and 10 INTs as a junior
Transferred to Tarleton State after a short career in baseball
Was starting QB for Southern Methodist for two seasons prior to entering the MLB Draft
Earned a degree in communications and is working toward a master’s degree in biblical studies
Resides in Grapevine, Tex.
Attended Grapevine High School where he lettered in baseball and football
Earned district MVP honors and was the team captain as a senior
Was drafted as a pitcher by the Cincinnati Reds in the 17th round of the 2001 Major League Draft and spent a brief time in the Reds’ minor league system
