linebacker

noun

line·back·er ˈlīn-ˌba-kər

plural linebackers

: a football player on the defending team who typically lines up behind the defensive linemen

They play tight defense in the secondary, and linebackers fill gaps on the run and are expected to defend the pass.—

Jerry McDonald

Today, a blitzing linebacker is just as likely to get a sack because no one blocked him as he is on a great pass rush move.—

Tim Green

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In the first five starts of his career, the redshirt junior linebacker has led the Bruins with double-digits tackles each game. —

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 The Commanders linebacker exploded off the snap, racing around rookie left tackle Kiran Amegadjie and fighting through Bears running back Roschon Johnson to get to Williams. —

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024 With Stefon Diggs Out for the Season The Packers have signed former first-round pick linebacker Jamin Davis, who most recently played for the Washington Commanders. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Colin Allred was a linebacker in the NFL for five seasons. —

Char Adams, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for linebacker