List of starting quarterbacks in the NFL explained
In American football, the starting quarterback is considered to be among the most important positions in sports.[1] [2] [3] They are among the most high-profile athletes in North America and are typically viewed as the team's leader.[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.[5]
List
Note: The players listed here are the starting quarterbacks of each team's (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.
See also
Notes and References
- News: Wertheim . Jon . Sommers . Sam . February 3, 2016 . Ranking starting quarterbacks by perceived leadership . Sports Illustrated . December 11, 2016.
- News: January 28, 2012 . Steve Young: Quarterback is the most important position in football . Los Angeles Times . October 5, 2021.
- News: Brooks . Bucky . July 27, 2015 . Ranking each position's importance, from quarterback to returner . NFL.com . October 5, 2021.
- News: La Canfora . Jason . June 7, 2016 . Here are the 7 tiers of NFL quarterbacks and where all 32 starters fit in . CBS Sports . October 5, 2021.
- News: Farmer . Sam . April 30, 2016 . NFL draft reiterates the importance of the quarterback position . Los Angeles Times . October 5, 2021.
