The National Football League (NFL) is set to make history in the upcoming season as nearly half of its teams plan to start a Black quarterback in Week 1.
Over the years, the NFL has predominantly featured white quarterbacks, with only a handful of black quarterbacks making significant strides.
However, the landscape has been gradually shifting, with a record-breaking 14 out of 32 teams projected to have a black signal caller leading their offense, surpassing last season’s record of having 11 black quarterbacks starting.
A week to remember in NFL history 👏 pic.twitter.com/ZhgPrs4nRj
— NFL (@NFL) September 9, 2023
The Rising Stars: Black Quarterbacks to Watch.
Justin Fields – Chicago Bears
Jalen Hurts – Philadelphia Eagles
Lamar Jackson – Baltimore Ravens
Russell Wilson – Denver Broncos
Dak Prescott – Dallas Cowboys
Deshaun Watson – Cleveland Browns
Geno Smith – Seattle Seahawks
Jordan Love – Green Bay Packers
Desmond Ridder – Atlanta Falcons
Joshua Dobbs – Arizona Cardinals
Bryce Young – Carolina Panthers
C.J. Stroud – Houston Texans
Anthony Richardson – Indianapolis Colts.
Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens have entered NFL history, becoming the first and only team to boast an all-Black quarterback room.
This collective of talented individuals, including Lamar Jackson, Trace McSorley, and Tyler Huntley, exemplifies the strength and diversity of Black talent in the league.
The Ravens are the only NFL team with an entirely Black quarterback room.
It shows progress for a league that turned Black people away from the position for decades.
It's also a stark reminder of those never given a chance, writes @krisrhim1. https://t.co/aXXDEdUjkl pic.twitter.com/oLEIYhp2Un
— Baltimore Banner Sports (@AllBannerSports) August 20, 2023
The Ravens’ forward-thinking approach serves as an inspiration to other teams and reinforces the importance of inclusivity and representation.
