Tim Tebow — the football star who captured the hearts of America with his golden-boy image and his famous “praying” pose after he scored touchdowns — has been traded to the New York Jets.
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The announcement came Wednesday following news that his position as quarterback for the Denver Broncos was being filled by Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning.
According to ESPN, the 6-foot-3, 238 pound Tebow will back up Jets QB Mark Sanchez, and will be used as a “change-of-pace player with the ability to run the wildcat offense.”
Tim Tebow — a proud Christian who doesn’t hide his religion at all — transformed from a college football sensation into a household name last year when he led the Denver Broncos to a string of last minute comebacks, which he always celebrated with his signature move of dropping down on one knee to pray, a move that was dubbed “Tebowing” by sports fans.