wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Irwin, who is the sister of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trent Irwin, recorded 94 flag pulls and 15 interceptions as a safety.
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Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 June 2026
There has been a lot of talk about which wide receiver had the best freshman season in Miami Hurricanes history.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The quarterback spot, starting running back, wide receiver/tight end group and majority of the starting offensive line are basically set.
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Jon MacHota,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Irwin, who is the sister of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trent Irwin, recorded 94 flag pulls and 15 interceptions as a safety.
—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 June 2026
There has been a lot of talk about which wide receiver had the best freshman season in Miami Hurricanes history.
—
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The quarterback spot, starting running back, wide receiver/tight end group and majority of the starting offensive line are basically set.
—
Jon MacHota,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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