cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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The Chiefs have now turned their attention to the secondary waves of free agency while looking ahead to the draft — with top needs at cornerback, edge and offensive tackle, by my estimation.
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Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Mater Dei cornerback Danny Lang committed to USC earlier this week.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Everyone else — quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, safety Jevon Holland, guard Liam Eichenberg, cornerback Cam Smith and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, among others — is gone for one reason or another.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Rams have added cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to a roster that includes quarterback Matthew Stafford — the reigning NFL most valuable player — receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams and edge rusher Jared Verse among others.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Mater Dei cornerback Danny Lang committed to USC earlier this week.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Everyone else — quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, safety Jevon Holland, guard Liam Eichenberg, cornerback Cam Smith and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, among others — is gone for one reason or another.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Rams have added cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to a roster that includes quarterback Matthew Stafford — the reigning NFL most valuable player — receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams and edge rusher Jared Verse among others.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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