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In American football , the starting quarterback is considered to be among the most important positions in sports.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] North America and are typically viewed as the team's leader.[ 4] 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]
Note: The players listed here are the starting quarterbacks of each team's most recently played regular season game 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.
List of most recent starting quarterbacks in the NFL[ 6]
Team
Quarterback
College
Since
Arizona Cardinals (list )
Kyler Murray Oklahoma
Week 10, 2023
Atlanta Falcons (list )
Desmond Ridder Cincinnati
Week 18, 2023
Baltimore Ravens (list )
Tyler Huntley Utah
Week 18, 2023
Buffalo Bills (list )
Josh Allen Wyoming
Week 12, 2018
Carolina Panthers (list )
Bryce Young Alabama
Week 4, 2023
Chicago Bears (list )
Justin Fields Ohio State
Week 11, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals (list )
Jake Browning Washington
Week 12, 2023
Cleveland Browns (list )
Jeff Driskel Louisiana Tech
Week 18, 2023
Dallas Cowboys (list )
Dak Prescott Mississippi State
Week 7, 2022
Denver Broncos (list )
Jarrett Stidham Auburn
Week 17, 2023
Detroit Lions (list )
Jared Goff California
Week 18, 2021
Green Bay Packers (list )
Jordan Love Utah State
Week 1, 2023
Houston Texans (list )
C. J. Stroud Ohio State
Week 17, 2023
Indianapolis Colts (list )
Gardner Minshew Washington State
Week 6, 2023
Jacksonville Jaguars (list )
Trevor Lawrence Clemson
Week 18, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs (list )
Blaine Gabbert Missouri
Week 18, 2023
Las Vegas Raiders (list )
Aidan O'Connell Purdue
Week 9, 2023
Los Angeles Chargers (list )
Easton Stick North Dakota State
Week 15, 2023
Los Angeles Rams (list )
Carson Wentz North Dakota State
Week 18, 2023
Miami Dolphins (list )
Tua Tagovailoa Alabama
Week 1, 2023
Minnesota Vikings (list )
Nick Mullens Southern Miss
Week 18, 2023
New England Patriots (list )
Bailey Zappe Western Kentucky
Week 13, 2023
New Orleans Saints (list )
Derek Carr Fresno State
Week 1, 2023
New York Giants (list )
Tyrod Taylor Virginia Tech
Week 17, 2023
New York Jets (list )
Trevor Siemian Northwestern
Week 16, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles (list )
Jalen Hurts Oklahoma
Week 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers (list )
Mason Rudolph Oklahoma State
Week 16, 2023
San Francisco 49ers (list )
Sam Darnold USC
Week 18, 2023
Seattle Seahawks (list )
Geno Smith West Virginia
Week 16, 2023
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (list )
Baker Mayfield Oklahoma
Week 1, 2023
Tennessee Titans (list )
Ryan Tannehill Texas A&M
Week 18, 2023
Washington Commanders (list )
Sam Howell North Carolina
Week 18, 2022
^ Wertheim, Jon; Sommers, Sam (February 3, 2016). "Ranking starting quarterbacks by perceived leadership" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved December 11, 2016 . ^ "Steve Young: Quarterback is the most important position in football" . Los Angeles Times . January 28, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2021 .^ Brooks, Bucky (July 27, 2015). "Ranking each position's importance, from quarterback to returner" . NFL.com . Retrieved October 5, 2021 . ^ La Canfora, Jason (June 7, 2016). "Here are the 7 tiers of NFL quarterbacks and where all 32 starters fit in" . CBS Sports. Retrieved October 5, 2021 . ^ Farmer, Sam (April 30, 2016). "NFL draft reiterates the importance of the quarterback position" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved October 5, 2021 . ^ "NFL Starting Quarterbacks" . Pro Football Network . Retrieved November 11, 2023 .
