cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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Dallas may have helped itself with trades for wide receiver George Pickens and cornerback Kaiir Elam.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
One of the biggest additions may be Houston cornerback Jeremiah Wilson, who came in after spring camp.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Also waived Friday were offensive lineman Jalen McKenzie and cornerback Tre Tomlinson (injured).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
Wide receiver John Jiles and cornerback Miles Battle were among veteran players participating in the rookie minicamp session.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
One of the biggest additions may be Houston cornerback Jeremiah Wilson, who came in after spring camp.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Also waived Friday were offensive lineman Jalen McKenzie and cornerback Tre Tomlinson (injured).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
Wide receiver John Jiles and cornerback Miles Battle were among veteran players participating in the rookie minicamp session.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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