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 signal-caller was sacked eight times by Houston’s stifling defense.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
The Steelers cruised in the second half without the four-time MVP signal-caller thanks to a pair of defensive touchdowns and solid play from backup quarterback Mason Rudolph.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
The second-year signal-caller has completed 56% or less of his passes in his last four starts, and McCarthy hasn’t had a start this season without throwing an interception.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
The small-statured signal-caller got off to a strong start to his career, winning the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2019 and making back-to-back Pro Bowls the following seasons while leading the Cardinals to the playoffs in 2021 after a 7-0 start to the season.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
The Steelers cruised in the second half without the four-time MVP signal-caller thanks to a pair of defensive touchdowns and solid play from backup quarterback Mason Rudolph.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
The second-year signal-caller has completed 56% or less of his passes in his last four starts, and McCarthy hasn’t had a start this season without throwing an interception.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
The small-statured signal-caller got off to a strong start to his career, winning the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2019 and making back-to-back Pro Bowls the following seasons while leading the Cardinals to the playoffs in 2021 after a 7-0 start to the season.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Signal-caller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signal-caller. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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