In American football, the starting quarterback is typically viewed as the leader of a team.[1] The quarterback is considered the most important position on the field and among the most important positions in team sports.[2][3] They are among the most high-profile athletes in North America and have been described as akin to A-list celebrities.[4] The success of a National Football League (NFL) franchise often rests on the quarterback; thus, teams will go to great lengths to find a franchise quarterback to build around for the long term goals of the team.[5]

List

Note: The players listed here are the starting quarterbacks of each team's most recently played regular season game (Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season) and may not reflect roster changes made since that time. Because of this, quarterbacks that have been announced as replacement due to injury or otherwise should not be included until they make their start. Changes may be made in time for Thursday Night Football.
List of active NFL starting quarterbacks[6]
Team Quarterback College Year drafted (pick) Since
Arizona Cardinals (list) Kyler Murray Oklahoma 2019 (1) Week 10, 2023
Atlanta Falcons (list) Desmond Ridder Cincinnati 2022 (74) Week 18, 2023
Baltimore Ravens (list) Tyler Huntley Utah 2020 (undrafted) Week 18, 2023
Buffalo Bills (list) Josh Allen Wyoming 2018 (7) Week 12, 2018
Carolina Panthers (list) Bryce Young Alabama 2023 (1) Week 4, 2023
Chicago Bears (list) Justin Fields Ohio State 2021 (11) Week 11, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals (list) Jake Browning Washington 2019 (undrafted) Week 12, 2023
Cleveland Browns (list) Jeff Driskel Louisiana Tech 2016 (207) Week 18, 2023
Dallas Cowboys (list) Dak Prescott Mississippi State 2016 (135) Week 7, 2022
Denver Broncos (list) Jarrett Stidham Auburn 2019 (133) Week 17, 2023
Detroit Lions (list) Jared Goff California 2016 (1) Week 18, 2021
Green Bay Packers (list) Jordan Love Utah State 2020 (26) Week 1, 2023
Houston Texans (list) C. J. Stroud Ohio State 2023 (2) Week 17, 2023
Indianapolis Colts (list) Gardner Minshew Washington State 2019 (178) Week 6, 2023
Jacksonville Jaguars (list) Trevor Lawrence Clemson 2021 (1) Week 18, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs (list) Blaine Gabbert Missouri 2011 (10) Week 18, 2023
Las Vegas Raiders (list) Aidan O'Connell Purdue 2023 (135) Week 9, 2023
Los Angeles Chargers (list) Easton Stick North Dakota State 2019 (166) Week 15, 2023
Los Angeles Rams (list) Carson Wentz North Dakota State 2016 (2) Week 18, 2023
Miami Dolphins (list) Tua Tagovailoa Alabama 2020 (5) Week 1, 2023
Minnesota Vikings (list) Nick Mullens Southern Miss 2017 (undrafted) Week 18, 2023
New England Patriots (list) Bailey Zappe Western Kentucky 2022 (137) Week 13, 2023
New Orleans Saints (list) Derek Carr Fresno State 2014 (36) Week 1, 2023
New York Giants (list) Tyrod Taylor Virginia Tech 2011 (180) Week 17, 2023
New York Jets (list) Trevor Siemian Northwestern 2015 (250) Week 16, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles (list) Jalen Hurts Oklahoma 2020 (53) Week 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers (list) Mason Rudolph Oklahoma State 2018 (76) Week 16, 2023
San Francisco 49ers (list) Sam Darnold USC 2018 (3) Week 18, 2023
Seattle Seahawks (list) Geno Smith West Virginia 2013 (39) Week 16, 2023
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (list) Baker Mayfield Oklahoma 2018 (1) Week 1, 2023
Tennessee Titans (list) Ryan Tannehill Texas A&M 2012 (8) Week 18, 2023
Washington Commanders (list) Sam Howell North Carolina 2022 (144) Week 18, 2022

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wertheim, Jon; Sommers, Sam (February 3, 2016). "Ranking starting quarterbacks by perceived leadership". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Steve Young: Quarterback is the most important position in football". Los Angeles Times. January 28, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  3. ↑ Brooks, Bucky (July 27, 2015). "Ranking each position's importance, from quarterback to returner". NFL.com. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  4. ↑ La Canfora, Jason (June 7, 2016). "Here are the 7 tiers of NFL quarterbacks and where all 32 starters fit in". CBS Sports. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  5. ↑ Farmer, Sam (April 30, 2016). "NFL draft reiterates the importance of the quarterback position". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  6. ↑ "NFL Starting Quarterbacks". Pro Football Network. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
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