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quarterback

[kwawr-ter-bak] / ˈkwɔr tərˌbæk /
















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The Chiefs have expressed interest in reuniting with the speedy 5-foot-10 receiver, who was a favorite target of quarterback Patrick Mahomes when Kansas City won a Super Bowl in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Monday’s game was a matchup between the two previous NFL most valuable players, Bills quarterback Josh Allen in 2024 and Stafford in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

With Allen’s ability to convert on quarterback sneaks from near the goal line, it’s hardly out of the question.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

As Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen took the field midway through overtime on Monday night, he quickly realized who needed to take charge and put his team in position for a game-winning score.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Sneaky yells when he sacks my quarterback, and it wakes Antwan up.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

Allen, Turner said, is one of the few NFL quarterbacks that will “put the game on their back” to try and help their team win.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

In all, 3.4% of his throws have ended up in the hands of his opponents—a higher rate than 106 other quarterbacks nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

In his first NFL season, only one team carried four quarterbacks: the Patriots, and that fourth quarterback was Mr. Brady.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The following season, Ditka had revived the “Monsters of the Midway” with a defense that still gives quarterbacks nightmares.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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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