signal-caller
noun
sig·nal-call·er
ˈsig-nᵊl-ˈkȯ-lər 
plural signal-callers
American football
: quarterback
… one of the most-talented quarterbacks in the game, a signal-caller who leads a well-balanced offense …—
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Ultimately, the winner will be the more consistent signal-caller.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
In an interview with PEOPLE in December 2025, the signal-caller shared how his mom has impacted his life, and game.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Following the quarterback carousel that included Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook last season, the Jets wanted to add an experienced signal-caller to help stabilize the position.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
With just three off-ball linebackers on the roster, and none with green-dot experience as the lead communicator and signal-caller, the need for a player in the middle of the defense hasn’t been this dire in a long time for the franchise.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
In an interview with PEOPLE in December 2025, the signal-caller shared how his mom has impacted his life, and game.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Following the quarterback carousel that included Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook last season, the Jets wanted to add an experienced signal-caller to help stabilize the position.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
With just three off-ball linebackers on the roster, and none with green-dot experience as the lead communicator and signal-caller, the need for a player in the middle of the defense hasn’t been this dire in a long time for the franchise.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Signal-caller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signal-caller. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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