These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the New York Giants of the National Football League. They are listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the Giants.
These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the New York Giants of the National Football League. They are listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the Giants.
The number of games they started during the season is listed to the right:
Notes:
| Season(s) | Quarterback(s) |
|---|---|
| 1927 | Hinkey Haines (1–0) |
| 1933 | Harry Newman (0–1) |
| 1934 | Ed Danowski (1–0) |
| 1935 | Ed Danowski (0–1) |
| 1938 | Ed Danowski (1–0) |
| 1939 | Ed Danowski (0–1) |
| 1941 | Tuffy Leemans (0–1) |
| 1943 | Tuffy Leemans (0–1) |
| 1944 | Arnie Herber (0–1) |
| 1946 | Frank Filchock (0–1) |
| 1950 | Charlie Conerly (0–1) |
| 1956 | Don Heinrich (1–0) |
| 1958 | Don Heinrich (1–1) |
| 1959 | Charlie Conerly (0–1) |
| 1961 | Y. A. Tittle (0–1) |
| 1962 | Y. A. Tittle (0–1) |
| 1963 | Y. A. Tittle (0–1) |
| 1981 | Scott Brunner (1–1) |
| 1984 | Phil Simms (1–1) |
| 1985 | Phil Simms (1–1) |
| 1986 | Phil Simms (3–0) |
| 1989 | Phil Simms (0–1) |
| 1990 | Jeff Hostetler (3–0) |
| 1993 | Phil Simms (1–1) |
| 1997 | Danny Kanell (0–1) |
| 2000 | Kerry Collins (2–1) |
| 2002 | Kerry Collins (0–1) |
| 2005 | Eli Manning (0–1) |
| 2006 | Eli Manning (0–1) |
| 2007 | Eli Manning (4–0) |
| 2008 | Eli Manning (0–1) |
| 2011 | Eli Manning (4–0) |
| 2016 | Eli Manning (0–1) |
| 2022 | Daniel Jones (1−1) |
(Through the 2024 NFL Season)
| Name | Comp | Att | % | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Manning | 4,895 | 8,119 | 60.3 | 57,023 | 366 | 244 |
| Phil Simms | 2,576 | 4,647 | 55.4 | 33,462 | 199 | 157 |
| Kerry Collins | 1,447 | 2,473 | 58.5 | 16,875 | 81 | 70 |
| Daniel Jones | 1,437 | 2,241 | 64.1 | 14,618 | 70 | 47 |
| Charlie Conerly | 1,418 | 2,833 | 50.1 | 19,488 | 173 | 167 |
| Fran Tarkenton | 1,051 | 1,898 | 55.4 | 13,905 | 103 | 72 |
| Y. A. Tittle | 731 | 1,308 | 55.9 | 10,439 | 96 | 68 |
Francis Asbury Tarkenton, nicknamed "the Scrambler", is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He is widely regarded as the first great dual-threat quarterback in the NFL. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he was recognized as a twice first-team All-SEC, and was selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 1961 NFL draft. After retiring from football, he became a media personality and computer software executive.
Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. Nicknamed "Joe Cool" and "the Comeback Kid", Montana is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. After winning a national championship with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Montana began his NFL career in 1979 at San Francisco, where he played for the next 14 seasons. With the 49ers, Montana started and won four Super Bowls and was the first player to be named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times. He also holds Super Bowl career records for most passes without an interception and the all-time highest passer rating of 127.8. In 1993, Montana was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played for his last two seasons and led the franchise to its first AFC Championship Game. Montana was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
Elisha Nelson Manning is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the New York Giants. A member of the Manning family, he is the youngest son of Archie and younger brother of Peyton. Manning played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels, winning the Maxwell and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm awards as a senior. He was selected first overall in the 2004 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers and traded to the Giants during the draft.
Wilford Daniel White is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback and punter for 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was the third major franchise quarterback in Cowboys history, following Roger Staubach and Don Meredith. White was 62–30 as a starter, was a second team All-Pro selection in 1982, and led the Cowboys to five playoff appearances, with three consecutive appearances in the NFC Championship game from 1980 to 1982. White was also among the last Cowboys quarterbacks in the Tom Landry era, alongside 1988 starter Steve Pelluer.
Jesse James Palmer is a Canadian television personality, sports commentator, and former professional football player who was a quarterback for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s. Palmer played college football for the Florida Gators under coach Steve Spurrier, and thereafter, he played professionally for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers in the NFL before spending half of the 2006 season with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Phillip Martin Simms is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the New York Giants. After playing college football for the Morehead State Eagles, Simms was selected in the first round by the Giants as the seventh overall pick in the 1979 NFL draft. Simms was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Super Bowl XXI, after he led the Giants to a 39–20 victory over the Denver Broncos and set the record for highest completion percentage in a Super Bowl, completing 22 of 25 passes (88%), as well as the highest passer rating in a Super Bowl at 150.9; both of these records still stand. He was also named to the Pro Bowl for his performances in the 1985 and 1993 seasons.
David Duke Carr is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected first overall by the Houston Texans in the 2002 NFL draft. Carr also played for the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers. With the Giants, Carr was a member of the team that won Super Bowl XLVI over the New England Patriots. He currently serves as the offensive coordinator at Bakersfield Christian High School.
Kent Douglas Graham is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before transferring to the Ohio State Buckeyes. After college, Graham had a lengthy career in the NFL with the New York Giants in two separate stints, as well as starting for the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He finished his career in 2002 with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
William Jeffrey Hostetler is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, and Washington Redskins. He won Super Bowl XXV with the Giants after taking over midseason for an injured Phil Simms. His nickname is "Hoss."
Kerry Michael Collins is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Collins was a member of six NFL teams, most notably the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, winning the Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award, and Sammy Baugh Trophy in 1994.
Larry Craig Morton is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. He played college football for the California Golden Bears, receiving All-American honors, and was selected by the Cowboys fifth overall in the 1965 NFL draft. Following nine seasons with the Cowboys, a quarterback controversy with Roger Staubach led to Morton joining the New York Giants for three seasons. He spent his final six seasons as a member of the Broncos, winning NFL Comeback Player of the Year and AFC Offensive Player of the Year in 1977.
Roman Ildonzo Gabriel Jr. was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack, twice earning first-team All-American honors. Gabriel was the second overall pick in the 1962 NFL draft and played for the Los Angeles Rams for 11 seasons then five years for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was notable for being the first NFL quarterback of Filipino-American descent, as well as winning the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1969.
Scott Lee Brunner is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants from 1980 to 1983, the Denver Broncos in 1984, and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1985. He played college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.
William Joseph is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes before being selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft. He finished his NFL career with the Oakland Raiders.
Jeffrey Allan Kemp is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Dartmouth Big Green in the Ivy League, and was not selected in the 1981 NFL draft. In 1984, Kemp led the Rams with thirteen touchdown passes and a trip to the playoffs. As a back-up to the injured Joe Montana in 1986, he threw eleven touchdown passes for the 49ers.
Fred Robbins is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft.
Brian McClure is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Bowling Green Falcons.