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Washington Redskins

Sudfeld was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round as the 187th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.^[22] On May 9, 2016, he signed a four-year, $2.5 million contract with the Redskins.^[23] Sudfeld did not see any playing time his rookie year, as he was inactive for all 16 games as the team's third-string quarterback behind starter Kirk Cousins and primary backup Colt McCoy. On September 2, 2017, Sudfeld was waived by the Redskins.^[24]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 3, 2017, Sudfeld was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles.^[25] He was promoted to the active roster on November 1, 2017.^[26] With the NFC's number one seed already clinched, Sudfeld made his first appearance in an NFL regular season game. He saw significant playing time during the season finale, completing 19 of 23 passes for 134 yards as the Eagles lost to the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 6–0.^[27] His 83% completion percentage set a new NFL record for completion percentage for a quarterback making his NFL debut (minimum 20 attempts). The record was previously held by Sam Wyche, who completed 80 percent of his passes for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Houston Oilers in 1968.^[28] In the NFC Championship against the Minnesota Vikings, he appeared in his first playoff game late in the 4th to take a knee down since the Eagles already locked up the 38–7 victory.^[29] The Eagles advanced to Super Bowl LII, where they won a close game against the New England Patriots 41–33, giving the Eagles their first Super Bowl win. Sudfeld was active as the backup to Foles, but did not play a down during the game.^[30][31] On December 30, 2018, Sudfeld came into the game against his former team to replace an injured Nick Foles and threw his first career touchdown pass to Nelson Agholor.^[32]

On March 11, 2019, the Eagles placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Sudfeld.^[33] On August 8, 2019, Sudfeld suffered a broken left wrist in the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. Without Sudfeld, the Eagles lost 27-10. He had surgery the following day with Eagles coach Doug Pederson saying it was likely not a season-ending injury.^[34]

The Eagles re-signed Sudfeld to a one-year contract on March 24, 2020.^[35] During the last game of the 2020 regular season against the Washington Football Team, Pederson replaced starting quarterback Jalen Hurts with Sudfeld early in the fourth quarter.^[36] Sudfeld threw an interception and fumbled on the next two Eagles drives, allowing Washington to win the game 20–14.^[37] With the Eagles down by three points before Sudfeld entered the game, the move drew allegations of Pederson deliberately losing the game to increase the team's draft position, although Pederson said the decision was to give Sudfeld the opportunity to play.^[38][36]

San Francisco 49ers

Sudfeld signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on April 7, 2021.^[39] He was released on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.^[40][41] After rookie quarterback Trey Lance suffered a sprained knee, Sudfeld was elevated to the active roster as the second option behind incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo in a Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.^[42]

On March 10, 2022, Sudfeld re-signed with the 49ers.^[43] He was released on August 30, 2022.^[44]

Detroit Lions

On August 31, 2022, Sudfeld was signed by the Detroit Lions to be the backup for Jared Goff.^[45]

On March 24, 2023, Sudfeld re-signed with the Lions.^[46] On August 25, Sudfeld tore his ACL during a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. He was subsequently ruled out for the season.^[47]

On March 27, 2024, Sudfeld re-signed with the Lions.^[48]

Regular season