cornerback

noun

cor·ner·back ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak

: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank

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Meanwhile, Billy Napier has swapped cornerbacks coaches as spring football approaches while several teams are off to strong starts as UF gears up for another fruitful spring sports season. —

Wesley Alden, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025 Nine players received the franchise tag tender a year ago, including pass rusher Brian Burns and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, who were both traded. —

Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025 Baun thrived while becoming a finalist for the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award that ultimately went to Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II. —

Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 Running back Raheem Mostert, cornerback Kendall Fuller and tight end Durham Smythe were all released, the team announced. —

David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cornerback