cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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His two moves were signing offensive lineman Aaron Banks and cornerback Nate Hobbs.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
With Moss either out or banged up at cornerback, the Broncos gave up 32, 13, 34, 30, 0 and 31 points over their final six games, including the playoffs.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
Green Bay Packers Before adding flash in the draft with first-round receiver Matthew Golden, the Packers focused on adding toughness in free agency with guard Aaron Banks and cornerback Nate Hobbs.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The greater mystery at cornerback is whether rookie Upton Stout is immediately ready to serve as the Day 1 nickel back, or if that job could be pursued by Chase Lucas or Darrell Luter Jr.
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—Cam Inman, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
With Moss either out or banged up at cornerback, the Broncos gave up 32, 13, 34, 30, 0 and 31 points over their final six games, including the playoffs.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
Green Bay Packers Before adding flash in the draft with first-round receiver Matthew Golden, the Packers focused on adding toughness in free agency with guard Aaron Banks and cornerback Nate Hobbs.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The greater mystery at cornerback is whether rookie Upton Stout is immediately ready to serve as the Day 1 nickel back, or if that job could be pursued by Chase Lucas or Darrell Luter Jr.
10.
—Cam Inman, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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