cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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This includes the potential return of nickel cornerback Keionte Scott, who missed Miami’s final three regular-season games with an undisclosed lower body injury, and how that will benefit the Hurricanes defense.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The good: cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis posted coverage shutouts outside.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
But not to be outdone in a messy game, cornerback Jaycee Horn was flagged for a pass interference penalty.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
His effort was questioned by some, resulting in a heated exchange on social media with former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The good: cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis posted coverage shutouts outside.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
But not to be outdone in a messy game, cornerback Jaycee Horn was flagged for a pass interference penalty.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
His effort was questioned by some, resulting in a heated exchange on social media with former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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