Definition of free safety
: a safety in football who has no particular receiver to cover in a man-to-man defense
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The Houston Texans revealed Friday that free safety Andre Hal has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
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Without Thomas in minicamp, Seattle’s usual starting safety duo consisted of Bradley McDougald at free safety and Delano Hill at strong.
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But equally concerning is the free safety position.
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Your information will be used as described in our Privacy Policy Standing on the sideline, Texans veteran free safety Andre Hal exhorted his teammates Tuesday afternoon.
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Market guests are encouraged to ride a bike to opening day, and local bike shops and nonprofit organizations will be pumping bike tires and offering free safety checks.
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The addition of Baker, along with Alabama free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, Friday’s first-round pick, fits along with Miami’s overall defensive plan to acquire more speed.
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According to multiple reports, the Seahawks are shopping free safety Earl Thomas.
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First Known Use of free safety
1958
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