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quarterback

[kwawr-ter-bak] / ˈkwɔr tərˌbæk /
















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It’s punchy, it’s thrilling, and, when it works, someone’s quarterback ends up in the turf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Here, they’ll be facing their former quarterback in Geno Smith.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Ball first laid down roots in the property when he began renting the unit from former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, one of the city’s legendary NFL icons.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles then said their star quarterback will probably miss the rest of the season after multiple blood clots were found in his lungs - a life-threatening condition if not treated quickly.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Now he was here, and the horror on Z’s face made it clear how he felt about seeing the star quarterback.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

They pressure quarterbacks on 48.8% of passes, the highest rate in the NFL.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Despite leading the 49ers to the 2013 Super Bowl, and throwing 16 touchdowns in his final season, one of the most talented quarterbacks in the sport never found a new team.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Young quarterbacks of his pedigree are hardly ever available this early in their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Cardinals can surprise you — just ask the Rams — but Denver does a good job of tamping down opposing quarterbacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

As Harper no doubt knew, Sing Sing’s Monday morning quarterbacks had decided that he should never have pursued the inmate into the crowded yard.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover


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