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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The two signal-callers combined to go 20 of 28 for 143 yards, both tossing interceptions.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Nov. 2025
Huff had high praise for his young signal-caller.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
Back as the green-dot signal-caller of this league-altering Broncos defense.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025
Jake Browning took over as starter, but after three straight losses, the Bengals traded for veteran signal-caller Joe Flacco.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Nov. 2025
Huff had high praise for his young signal-caller.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
Back as the green-dot signal-caller of this league-altering Broncos defense.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025
Jake Browning took over as starter, but after three straight losses, the Bengals traded for veteran signal-caller Joe Flacco.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Signal-caller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signal-caller. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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