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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts donates $200,000 for air-conditioning units in Philadelphia schools

Monday, April 29 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is giving back to the community in a big way.Hurts has donated $200,000 for air conditioners in Philadelphia-area schools to ensure students can stay comfortable during warmer months.The superintendent of the Philadelphia school district, Dr. Tony... Read More.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett dies in apparent drowning in Gulf of Mexico

Wednesday, June 28 by ABC News

(DESTIN, Fla.) -- Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning off the Gulf of Mexico, authorities said.The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and first responders were called to a beach in Destin, Florida -- approximately 50 miles east of Pensacola in... Read More.

High school quarterback killed in Florida while helping stuck driver, authorities say

Wednesday, October 26 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- A high school quarterback was killed Sunday in Florida when a driver crashed into his truck while he was trying to help a vehicle back onto the road, authorities said.A woman driving a Honda Insight didn't see 18-year-old Nick Miner's Ford... Read More.

The decadeslong struggle to break NFL’s quarterback color barrier is subject of new book

Tuesday, October 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For decades, Black quarterbacks struggled to make a name for themselves in the NFL despite their impressive skills on the field. In recent years, more and more Black players, such as Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, have been leading the offense.ESPN... Read More.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins hit and killed by dump truck on Florida highway

Saturday, April 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed Saturday morning after being hit by a dump truck on a South Florida highway, authorities said.Haskins, 24, was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when he "collided with an oncoming dump truck,"... Read More.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa carted off the field

Sunday, September 19 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carted off the field with a rib injury during Sunday's game against Buffalo. During the second drive for Miami, Tagovailoa was hit by Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa on fourth down after an incomplete pass. The second-year quarterback... Read More.

Colts quarterback Carson Wentz to have foot surgery, out 5-12 weeks

Monday, August 2 by ABC News

(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz will have foot surgery on his left foot, head coach Frank Reich announced Monday. Wentz injured the foot during Thursday's practice and did not participate on Friday or Saturday's training camp practices. Riech said this injury likely stemmed from... Read More.

Jets sign rookie Quarterback Zach Wilson

Thursday, July 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York Jets have announced rookie quarterback Zach Wilson has signed his rookie contract. According to ESPN, Wilson signed a four-year, $35.15 million contract that is fully quaranteed. The contract includes a fifth-year team option. Wilson has missed the first two days of the... Read More.

Report: Packers signing quarterback Blake Bortles to one-year deal

Thursday, May 13 by ABC News

(GREEN BAY, Wis.) -- Amid uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team, the Green Bay Packers have reportedly added another quarterback to their roster.A source tells ESPN the team is signing quarterback Blake Bortles to a one-year deal.Bortles, 29, was drafted by the... Read More.

Report: Cowboys agree to four-year deal with quarterback Dak Prescott

Tuesday, March 9 by ABC News

By JEANETTE TORRES-PEREZ, ABC News(FRISCO, Texas) -- It appears Dak Prescott will be staying put in Dallas for the next few years.Citing a source, ESPN reports the 27-year-old quarterback and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a four-year,... Read More.

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