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Russell is on the verge of making NFL history, but it’s probably not the kind that he’s hoping. Now that he’s been named the starting quarterback for the Steelers, Wilson could end up breaking two very unfortunate records this year.
The first record is for most sacks taken. The mark is currently held by Tom Brady, who was sacked 565 times over the course of his 23-year career. Wilson has been sacked at a much higher rate, which is why he could actually top Brady’s record, despite playing 10 fewer years. Wilson is going into his 13th season and through his first 12 years, he’s been sacked an average of 43.9 times per season.
If Wilson hits that average in 2024, that would put him at 570.9 sacks, which not only would top Brady, but it would also top the unofficial record of 570 sacks. Fran Tarkenton holds the unofficial record, according to Pro Football reference, but it’s not the official record because the NFL didn’t start tracking how often a QB was sacked until 1963 (And a sack didn’t count in a defender’s stats until 1982).
Here’s a look at the most sacked quarterbacks of…
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Author : John Breech
Publish date : 2024-08-28 22:35:13
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