cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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In some position groups — receiver, tight end, edge rushers, cornerback and safeties to be specific — the blind is leading the blind because there is no veteran presence in those rooms.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The Pro Bowl cornerback became eligible for a new deal in March.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
For now, though, this is one of the deepest and most talented cornerback groups in football.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Neither was cornerback Kristian Fulton.
—Pete Sweeney
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The Pro Bowl cornerback became eligible for a new deal in March.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
For now, though, this is one of the deepest and most talented cornerback groups in football.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Neither was cornerback Kristian Fulton.
—Pete Sweeney
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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