strong safety
noun
: a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation
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The more compelling comparison is Harrison against John Lynch, another Hall of Fame strong safety who also played 15 years.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2024
But the Vikings had the best player on the field: strong safety Joey Browner.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
Moore’s position in Alabama’s defense, rover or strong safety, is solidified, as are several others.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
Pettus played free safety, strong safety and in the slot.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2024
But the Vikings had the best player on the field: strong safety Joey Browner.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
Moore’s position in Alabama’s defense, rover or strong safety, is solidified, as are several others.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
Pettus played free safety, strong safety and in the slot.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Strong safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20safety. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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