The Black quarterback is here to stay
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson delivered a late high impact score as part of a trend noted by Ravens executive VP Ozzie Newsome. The piece tracks the rise of Black quarterbacks in the NFL, citing pioneers like Williams Moon and McNair, and highlights ongoing evolution toward athletic, dynamic play beyond pocket passing.
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Altimore
Ravens
Lamar Jackson
Bengals
Sam Hubbard
Isaiah Likely
Jackson
NFL
Ozzie Newsome
Washington
M&t Bank Stadium
Jayden Daniels
Newsome
Steph Curry
Kyler) Murray
Arizona
Josh Allen
James Harris
Bills
Harris
Doug Williams
Williams
Broncos
Warren Moon
Michael Vick
Houston Oilers
Jeff Fisher
Steve McNair
McNair
Tennessee Titans
Randall Cunningham
Steelers
Bears
Kordell Stewart
Pittsburgh
Russell Wilson
Donovan McNabb
Cunningham
Moon
Kansas City
Patrick Mahomes
Fritz Pollard
Jimmy Raye
Eldridge Dickey
Marlin Briscoe
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Baltimore
Associated Press
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Mike Preston
Baltimore Sun
Washington Commanders
Cleveland Browns
Kansas City Chiefs
New Orleans Saints