List of starting quarterbacks in the National Football League In American football, the starting quarterback is typically viewed as the leader of a team. The quarterback is considered the most important position on the field and among the most important positions in team sports. They are among the most high-profile athletes in the world, and have been described as "akin to A-list celebrities". The success of a 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 for the long term goals of the team. List Note: The players listed here are the starting quarterbacks of each team's , because of this, quarterbacks that have been announced as replacement due to injury or otherwise should not be included until they make their start. See also List of most consecutive starts by a National Football League quarterback List of National Football League career quarterback wins leaders References Starting