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quarterback

[kwawr-ter-bak] / ˈkwɔr tərˌbæk /
















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The game had drama and excitement but what really stayed in my memory was quarterback Josh Rosen jumping into the stands and getting his photo taken with St. John Bosco fans and students.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

His father agreed to sign, and for nine months they kept the secret he was playing quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Bailey had a first-quarter sack, forced a third-quarter fumble and had four quarterback hits.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

They’re ranked No. 2 nationally and repeatedly hurt the Braves with the mobility and decision-making of quarterback Ace Amina.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

When the pressure was off and the score wasn’t close, it was hard to find a better quarterback.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Instead, he’s deciding between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders—two quarterbacks who might not start for any other team in the NFL.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Stafford, Bennett and quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone are among those who have eased Simpson’s transition to the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Three high schools that traveled to Hawaii to open their football season each came away with victories on Thursday night led by their quarterbacks.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Now, though, the 31-year-old Mayfield is in the final season of a contract that pays him $33 million a year, which makes him one of the NFL’s rare middle-class quarterbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 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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