Testaverde is hugely experienced
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Veteran quarterback Vinny Testaverde is to start for the injury-hit New York Jets against Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Testaverde, 41, who began his 19-year NFL career with Tampa - unbeaten this season - plays because of injuries to Chad Pennington and backup Jay Fiedler.
Third choice Brooks Bollinger completed 14 of 28 passes for only 148 yards in a 13-3 loss to Baltimore last week.
Testaverde re-joined the Jets last week. He took them to within one game of the 1999 Super Bowl.
The Jets defeat by the Ravens dropped them to 1-3 this season.
Coach Herm Edwards said: "We need a change a little bit as far as making some plays in the passing game, and I think Vinny can provide that."
Over his long career, Testaverde has thrown for 44,475 yards and 268 touchdowns with 255 interceptions.
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