fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 
1
: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking
2
: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)
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In 2022, Broncos fullback Andrew Beck won the award, becoming the first Denver player to claim the accolade that celebrates efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support U.S. service members.
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
And, maybe most importantly, how smart. Advertisement Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and defensive line coach Mike Elston recommended Matlock to the offensive staff that was looking for a fullback.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Smith suggested the Steelers might have a fullback up on game days sometimes, so look for Colletto to land on the practice squad if he’s not scooped up by another team.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
Lost during last week’s inquisition into the Hail Mary and botched fullback dive was a careful examination of more macro issues the Bears are dealing with.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
And, maybe most importantly, how smart. Advertisement Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and defensive line coach Mike Elston recommended Matlock to the offensive staff that was looking for a fullback.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Smith suggested the Steelers might have a fullback up on game days sometimes, so look for Colletto to land on the practice squad if he’s not scooped up by another team.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
Lost during last week’s inquisition into the Hail Mary and botched fullback dive was a careful examination of more macro issues the Bears are dealing with.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak
1
: a football back who usually lines up between the halfbacks
2
: a mainly defensive player (as in soccer or field hockey) who usually plays near the goal to be defended
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