cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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The four-time Pro Bowler formed a stellar cornerback tandem with Hanford Dixon on the Cleveland Browns.
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Ditto for cornerback Trent McDuffie’s girlfriend, Gabby Esposito.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
McDaniel was asked Friday whether the Dolphins would bring in any of the available veteran cornerbacks such as Rasul Douglas, Stephone Gilmore, Asante Samuel Jr., or James Bradberry.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
The veteran cornerback wants to see McLaurin rocking Cleveland colors for next season and beyond.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Ditto for cornerback Trent McDuffie’s girlfriend, Gabby Esposito.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
McDaniel was asked Friday whether the Dolphins would bring in any of the available veteran cornerbacks such as Rasul Douglas, Stephone Gilmore, Asante Samuel Jr., or James Bradberry.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
The veteran cornerback wants to see McLaurin rocking Cleveland colors for next season and beyond.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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