strong safety
noun
: a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation
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One of those players figures to be strong safety Jamel Johnson.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Nonetheless, the findings point to strong safety performance across several of the nation’s most populated regions, particularly major metro areas such as Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth and New York City.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Taken as a capsule, Benfotiamine has shown encouraging results and a strong safety profile.
—Benfoteam, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
In the event free safety Coby Bryant leaves in free agency, Seattle has an experienced player ready to step up (Julian Love would then be penciled in as the free safety, and Okada the strong safety).
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Nonetheless, the findings point to strong safety performance across several of the nation’s most populated regions, particularly major metro areas such as Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth and New York City.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Taken as a capsule, Benfotiamine has shown encouraging results and a strong safety profile.
—Benfoteam, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
In the event free safety Coby Bryant leaves in free agency, Seattle has an experienced player ready to step up (Julian Love would then be penciled in as the free safety, and Okada the strong safety).
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Strong safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20safety. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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