cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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During the offseason, Harbaugh brought at least four new starters to the Chargers in cornerback Kristian Fulton, linebacker Denzel Perryman, defensive end Poona Ford and running back Gus Edwards.
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Terence Moore, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones also was ejected from the game after leaving the bench and punching another player.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
And cornerback Kristian Fulton was the deep player to the right.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
On the very next play, Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was called for pass interference, which gave Seattle a first down.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Terence Moore, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones also was ejected from the game after leaving the bench and punching another player.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
And cornerback Kristian Fulton was the deep player to the right.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
On the very next play, Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was called for pass interference, which gave Seattle a first down.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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