The NFL’s defense of DEI can start with the Eagles’ successful history of Black quarterbacks
Like generations of Philadelphians before me, I know that the hometown Eagles historically never paid much heed to the jokes, snickers, sneers, and hideous stereotypes about Black quarterbacks. Nor, apparently,
Mahomes, Hurts reprise historic Super Bowl matchup of two Black quarterbacks
The Kansas City Chiefs' two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes and his Philadelphia Eagles counterpart Jalen Hurts made history two years ago, becoming the first Black quarterbacks to face each other in the Super Bowl's 57-year existence.
Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes made history for Black quarterbacks in 2023. Here's how they can do it again
Mahomes and Hurts made history in 2023 as the first Black QB's to face off in the Super Bowl. Here's the other great Black quarterbacks to make it before them.
Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Gets Honest About Being a Black NFL Quarterback: ‘Torch You Carry’
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts opened up about the responsibility he feels to be an example for young Black athletes
The DEI Super Bowl? Big game features two Black starting quarterbacks
Some might want to call it this weekend’s matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles the DEI Super Bowl.
NFL has come a long way for an all-Black quarterback Super Bowl to feel routine
Two Black quarterbacks in the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes and the Eagles' Jalen Hurts isn’t a story line for Super Bowl LIX, and that’s a beautiful act of resistance and acceptance.
LA-born Black quarterback Doug Williams' historic Super Bowl win is still shaping the NFL
Louisiana-born Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start and win the Super Bowl. He played for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders).
Here’s what Tom Brady said to Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes before Super Bowl LIX
Tom Brady had a message for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as Kansas City tries for a three-peat in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. Brady had a chance to do the same with the Patriots after winning in the 2003 and 2004 season,
Patrick Mahomes’ Mom, Randi, Reveals QB’s Grandfather Is in Hospice, ‘Hanging On’ To Watch Chiefs in Super Bowl 59
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make history by winning their third straight Super Bowl. They will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 9, in a rematch of Super Bowl 57.
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Breaking Barriers: The Evolution of Black Quarterbacks in the NFL
Black quarterbacks, once marginalized, are now integral in the NFL, evidenced by the historic matchups of Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. Despite past barriers, nearly half of current NFL starters ...
Eleven NFL teams have never had a Black head coach. Players find that disappointing
Setting aside interim hires, McLaurin’s Commanders is one of 11 clubs that never employed a full-time head coach who is Black ...
Black NFL players share on number of Black coaches in survey
An Associated Press survey of more than 65 Black players from 25 NFL teams found that about 36% were discouraged or disappointed by the number of Black coaches in the league.