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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Hendon Hooker, the signal-caller the team brought in at the beginning of the year who has served as QB3 up until now, remains on the practice squad.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The Vikings are most likely looking for a veteran considering McCarthy has started just two games in his career and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer has attempted just eight passes this season, and those are the only two signal-callers currently on Minnesota's roster.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Glenn benched Fields in favor of veteran signal-caller Tyrod Taylor at halftime of the Jets’ Week 7 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The signal-caller took three sacks, and not all of the three were necessary.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The Vikings are most likely looking for a veteran considering McCarthy has started just two games in his career and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer has attempted just eight passes this season, and those are the only two signal-callers currently on Minnesota's roster.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Glenn benched Fields in favor of veteran signal-caller Tyrod Taylor at halftime of the Jets’ Week 7 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The signal-caller took three sacks, and not all of the three were necessary.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Signal-caller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signal-caller. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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