fullback

noun

full·back | \ˈfu̇l-ˌbak

Definition of fullback

1 : an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking

2 : a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)

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How many teams actually employ a full-time fullback these days? — Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Star, "Coach Tom Rathman challenging Colts running backs to get tougher," 16 May 2018 Lynn put together a package of clips for his assistants to use as a teaching aid and decided to send NFL vice president of officiating Al Riveron the first play, showing a fullback picking up a blitzing linebacker. — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, "NFL coaches see both challenge and opportunity in implementation of new helmet rule," 2 May 2018 Derek, a fullback with the Los Angeles Chargers, had an image of the three that also features their father (and fellow Pewaukee High School alumnus), John Watt. — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "NFL's J.J. Watt and brothers commemorate National Siblings Day together with tweets," 10 Apr. 2018 Former Eagles fullback Jon Ritchie will be master of ceremonies. — Michael Klein, Philly.com, "Burger Brawl coming in June for Year 8," 19 Mar. 2018 New Raiders coach Jon Gruden had been looking for a fullback to add to his offense and zeroed in on Smith. — Clarence E. Hill Jr., star-telegram, "Another one leaves, no one coming in: FB Keith Smith leaves Cowboys for Raiders | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 15 Mar. 2018 With Ensminger looking to go with three and four wide receivers on the field at a time, the use for a traditional fullback might not be there but Carter and Ducre have both shown the ability to make an impact in the passing game. — Andrew Lopez, NOLA.com, "LSU offensive outlook for 2018: Who's back, possible depth chart," 18 Jan. 2018 Carolina likes to use two and three-tight-end sets as well as a versatile fullback/tight end as a lead blocker in the run game, and Rivera thinks that’s where Armah shows promise. — Jourdan Rodrigue, charlotteobserver, "Carolina Panthers | How did 2017 draft class pan out? | Charlotte Observer," 17 Jan. 2018 The formation pushes players who would have been fullbacks in four-at-the-back setups wider and higher up the field. — Joshua Robinson, WSJ, "To Premier League Defenders, Defending Is Only Half the Job," 20 Sep. 2018

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