free safety
noun
: a safety in football who has no particular receiver to cover in a man-to-man defense
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Pittsburgh traded its starting free safety, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and a 2027 fifth-round selection to the Miami Dolphins for safety Jalen Ramsey, tight end Jonu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
According to Pro Football Focus, Simmons played 166 snaps in the box, 137 on the defensive line, 65 at slot corner, eight at outside corner and two at free safety in 2023 with the Giants.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The 26-year-old inked a four-year, $60 million deal to take over as Indy’s new starting free safety.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 19 June 2025
He’s played free safety (and) did some punt returning.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
According to Pro Football Focus, Simmons played 166 snaps in the box, 137 on the defensive line, 65 at slot corner, eight at outside corner and two at free safety in 2023 with the Giants.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The 26-year-old inked a four-year, $60 million deal to take over as Indy’s new starting free safety.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 19 June 2025
He’s played free safety (and) did some punt returning.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Free safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20safety. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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