running back

noun

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

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Rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has also shown promise. —

Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 Two plays later, quarterback Justin Herbert stepped in and tossed the ball to running back Hassan Haskins, who ran upfield for a 34-yard touchdown. —

Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024 Oklahoma started out red hot, ending the first quarter up 14-0 after running back Gavin Sawchuk ran for a 21-yard touchdown and wide receiver Zion Kearney caught a 56-yard touchdown pass. —

Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024 Washington converged on Houston running back Joe Mixon and drilled him out of bounds at the 1, snuffing out any chance of a potential game-tying score. —

Brian Wacker, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for running back