running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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That is not the case at running back.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Cowboys receiver George Pickens, Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts and Jets running back Breece Hall received the tag before the March 3 deadline.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
In other news, the Chargers placed an exclusive rights tender on running back Kimani Vidal and signed running back Jaret Patterson and safety Kendall Williamson to contract extensions.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Auburn loaded up at running back, with Washington (788 yards at Baylor in 2025) among three new tailbacks who ran for over 600 yards last season.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Cowboys receiver George Pickens, Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts and Jets running back Breece Hall received the tag before the March 3 deadline.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
In other news, the Chargers placed an exclusive rights tender on running back Kimani Vidal and signed running back Jaret Patterson and safety Kendall Williamson to contract extensions.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Auburn loaded up at running back, with Washington (788 yards at Baylor in 2025) among three new tailbacks who ran for over 600 yards last season.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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