How Many Black Quarterbacks In The NFL In 2021?
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The answer may surprise you.
In 2021, there are currently eight black quarterbacks in the NFL. They are:
1. Lamar Jackson – Baltimore Ravens
2. Patrick Mahomes – Kansas City Chiefs
3. Deshaun Watson – Houston Texans
4. Kyler Murray – Arizona Cardinals
5. Dak Prescott – Dallas Cowboys
6. Russell Wilson – Seattle Seahawks
7. Teddy Bridgewater – Carolina Panthers
8. Derek Carr – Las Vegas Raiders
Introduction
As of the 2021 NFL season, there are 32 black quarterbacks currently playing in the NFL. This number includes both starters and backup quarterbacks. The black quarterbacks in the NFL are:
-Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)
-Deshaun Watson (Houston Texans)
-Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)
-Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks)
-Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals)
-Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles)
-Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)
-Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints)
-Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Kansas City Chiefs)
-Cam Newton (New England Patriots)
-Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)
-Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders)
-Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints)
-Tyrod Taylor (Los Angeles Chargers)
· Marcus Mariota (Las Vegas Raiders)
· Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers)
· Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns)
· Ryan Fitzpatrick (Washington Football Team) Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterbacks in the NFL
In the National Football League, a quarterback is often the most important player on the field. The quarterback is the one who leads the offense and is responsible for making plays. The quarterback position is one of the most difficult positions to play in all of sports. Black quarterbacks have faced a lot of discrimination throughout NFL history. In this article, we will take a look at how many black quarterbacks are in the NFL in 2021.
African American quarterbacks
In 2021, there are currently four African American quarterbacks starting in the NFL: Deshaun Watson (Houston Texans), Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), and Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals). This is the highest number of black quarterbacks starting in the NFL in a single season, surpassing the previous record of three set in 2011 and again in 2020.
African American quarterbacks have been playing in the NFL since the league’s inception in 1920, but it was not until the late 1960s and early 1970s that they began to receive significant playing time. In 1971, James Harris became the first African American quarterback to start a game for a team in one of the NFL’s two major divisions (the other being the American Football League). Harris went on to enjoy a long and successful career as a backup quarterback for several teams, including the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and San Diego Chargers.
Since Harris broke through that barrier, many other black quarterbacks have had success in the NFL. Doug Williams became the first African American quarterback to win a Super Bowl when he led the Washington Redskins to victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII in 1988. Williams was also named the game’s Most Valuable Player, making him just the second black quarterback to receive that honor (the other being Oakland Raiders’ legend Jim Plunkett). In 2006, Donovan McNabb became the first African American quarterback to appear in a Super Bowl when his Philadelphia Eagles lost to the New England Patriots.
African American quarterbacks have come a long way since James Harris broke through barriers back in 1971. They are now some of the most popular and successful players in all of professional football.
White quarterbacks
In 2021, there are 32 NFL teams, and out of those teams, 12 have a white quarterback as their starter. Out of the 12 white quarterbacks, two are rookies while the other ten have had starting experience in the NFL. Some of the more notable white quarterbacks in the NFL are Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger, Russell Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers.
The future of the NFL
The NFL has been changing over the past few years. The game is becoming faster and more explosive. The players are getting bigger, stronger, and more athletic. With all of these changes, one position that has been evolving is the quarterback position.
The changing landscape of the NFL
African American quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL. From segregated practices to becoming some of the most celebrated athletes in the league, their presence has transformed the game. In celebrating Black History Month, we take a look at how far they’ve come — and where the position is headed.
The NFL’s focus on black quarterbacks began in the 1970s with the hiring of head coaches like Hank Stram and Tom Landry, who installed run-and-shoot offenses that allowed athletic African American quarterbacks to thrive. Players like Marlin Briscoe, James Harris, and Vince Evans began to rewrite the league’s history books, shattering preconceived notions about black quarterbacks’ abilities.
In the 1980s and 1990s, African American quarterbacks continued to make strides. Doug Williams became the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl when he led the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII. Williams was followed by Steve McNair, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, and Colin Kaepernick — all of whom made waves on and off the field.
Today, there are over 20 African American starting quarterbacks in the NFL — a historic high. The league has also seen an influx of talented young African American quarterbacks like Dak Prescott, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, and Lamar Jackson who are poised to take over as the faces of the league in the years to come.
With an ever-growing number of black quarterbacks making their mark on the NFL, it’s clear that the landscape of the league is changing — and that’s something we can all celebrate.
Now that we live in a world where social media dominates our attention spans, the NFL has had to adapt in order to stay relevant. In the past, the league has been slow to respond to issues of player misconduct, but now they are under immense pressure to act quickly and thoroughly. The most recent example is the case of Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson, who was accused of using a racial slur by an opponent during a game. The NFL is currently investigating the incident.
This pressure to act is not likely to go away anytime soon, and it will likely have a significant impact on how the NFL operates in the future. For one thing, we can expect the league to be much more careful about who they allow into the league. Players with any history of racism or bigotry will be closely scrutinized, and it’s possible that those players will be barred from playing altogether. Additionally, we can expect social media to play an even bigger role in how the NFL is run. The league will need to be proactive in addressing any negative stories that come out about players or teams, and they will also need to be quick to celebrate any positive developments.
