From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 2024 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 NFL starting quarterbacks[ 6]
Team
Quarterback
College
Since
Arizona Cardinals (list )
Kyler Murray Oklahoma
Week 10, 2023
Atlanta Falcons (list )
Michael Penix Jr. Washington
Week 16, 2024
Baltimore Ravens (list )
Lamar Jackson Louisville
Week 1, 2024
Buffalo Bills (list )
Josh Allen Wyoming
Week 12, 2018
Carolina Panthers (list )
Bryce Young Alabama
Week 8, 2024
Chicago Bears (list )
Caleb Williams USC
Week 1, 2024
Cincinnati Bengals (list )
Joe Burrow LSU
Week 1, 2024
Cleveland Browns (list )
Dorian Thompson-Robinson UCLA
Week 16, 2024
Dallas Cowboys (list )
Cooper Rush Central Michigan
Week 10, 2024
Denver Broncos (list )
Bo Nix Oregon
Week 1, 2024
Detroit Lions (list )
Jared Goff California
Week 18, 2021
Green Bay Packers (list )
Jordan Love Utah State
Week 4, 2024
Houston Texans (list )
C. J. Stroud Ohio State
Week 17, 2023
Indianapolis Colts (list )
Anthony Richardson Florida
Week 11, 2024
Jacksonville Jaguars (list )
Mac Jones Alabama
Week 14, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs (list )
Patrick Mahomes Texas Tech
Week 1, 2024
Las Vegas Raiders (list )
Aidan O'Connell Purdue
Week 16, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers (list )
Justin Herbert Oregon
Week 1, 2024
Los Angeles Rams (list )
Matthew Stafford Georgia
Week 1, 2024
Miami Dolphins (list )
Tua Tagovailoa Alabama
Week 8, 2024
Minnesota Vikings (list )
Sam Darnold USC
Week 1, 2024
New England Patriots (list )
Drake Maye North Carolina
Week 6, 2024
New Orleans Saints (list )
Jake Haener Fresno State
Week 15, 2024
New York Giants (list )
Drew Lock Missouri
Week 16, 2024
New York Jets (list )
Aaron Rodgers California
Week 1, 2024
Philadelphia Eagles (list )
Jalen Hurts Oklahoma
Week 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers (list )
Russell Wilson Wisconsin
Week 7, 2024
San Francisco 49ers (list )
Brock Purdy Iowa State
Week 13, 2024
Seattle Seahawks (list )
Geno Smith West Virginia
Week 16, 2023
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (list )
Baker Mayfield Oklahoma
Week 1, 2023
Tennessee Titans (list )
Mason Rudolph Oklahoma
Week 16, 2024
Washington Commanders (list )
Jayden Daniels LSU
Week 1, 2024
^ 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 .
