cornerback

noun

cor·ner·back ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak

: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank

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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 The Kansas City Chiefs are among teams trying to trade for four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Rookie cornerbacks Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still have filled important roles after veteran starters Asante Samuel Jr. and Kristian Fulton were sidelined by injuries. —

Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024 Verse said watching and listening to Ramsey and former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman inspired his vocal style. —

Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cornerback