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Isi Frank Ativie writes about why this era of the college Black quarterback is here to stay.

Willie Thrower was a pioneer as the first ever Black NFL quarterback, but his name largely was forgotten after a two-game career.

ESPN’s long-standing Super Bowl tradition of a significant studio show presence in the host city — enhanced by 24/7 multiplatform coverage across the entire ESPN company — returns for Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday, February 11) from

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Wednesday’s “1st Snap” celebration was 70 years in the making, and NFL pioneer Willie Thrower’s family and friends made the most of the anniversary. A steering committee worked nearly a year to the day to mark Thrower becoming the first Black quarterback to take a snap in an NFL game.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will have season-ending shoulder surgery, coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday.

Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson rushed for two touchdowns prior to exiting the game with a concussion vs. the Houston Texans, win 31-20.

The Baltimore Ravens have made history before the NFL season officially kicks off on Thursday night, Sept. 7.

The coaching staff consists of Tee Martin and Kerry Dixon, and the players are Lamar Jackson, Josh Johnson and Tyler […] The post Baltimore Ravens may be first NFL team to have all-Black quarterback group appeared first on TheGrio.

The progressive NFL media is obsessed with highlighting how black players overcome “racial ba