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quarterback

[kwawr-ter-bak] / ˈkwɔr tərˌbæk /
















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Oddly enough, though, the quarterback second in the NFL in touchdown passes was available—and he already knew coach Kevin O’Connell’s playbook.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

The Huskies must deal with improving freshman quarterback Paytyn Guess and a group of Mater Dei linebackers who are active and quick.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

After dropping to 4-5, however, the Raiders appear ready to move on with 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza at quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026

These Wolverines can’t score, have lost games they should have won, won games they should have lost, and have benched their expensive would-be star quarterback, Bryce Underwood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

And there was Brad, the quarterback of the high school football team.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

Despite his high salary, Purdy is considered a bargain as eight NFL quarterbacks make more and 14 cost more against the salary cap.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

In a city where Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett are playing for the Rams, the leading sacker of high school quarterbacks is defensive end Hudson Manning of Chaminade in West Hills.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

Purdy has led the 49ers to a 7-1 record, the best in the NFL, and has the highest all-time passer rating among quarterbacks with 1,500 attempts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

They are 0-6 for the first time since 2000, back when Jim Harbaugh was one of their quarterbacks, not their head coach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

He played tackle on offense and linebacker on defense, and opposing quarterbacks ran from him like scared rabbits.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam


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