running back

noun

: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays

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Yes, but: The Browns still have great players, including reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and running back Nick Chubb, who are both just 28 years old. —

Troy Smith, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024 His brother, Tim, is a freshman running back at Army. —

Tim Casey, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 But Douglas also made several key moves to establish a young core, including drafting cornerback Sauce Gardner, wide receiver Garrett Wilson, edge rusher Jermaine Johnson and running back Breece Hall in the first two rounds of the 2022 draft. —

Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024 Samuel might be the worst running back in the NFL this season, but McCaffrey (minus-1 yard per carry against expectation) is not far behind him. —

Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for running back