running back

noun

: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays

Examples of running back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The former Denver Broncos running back was traveling from Denver to Santa Ana, Calif. with his wife and three children when the incident occurred on Saturday, July 13, after a flight attendant claimed Davis hit him. —

Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 Former Chargers greats honored at the Bolt include running back LaDainian Tomlinson, tight end Antonio Gates, quarterback Dan Fouts, wide receiver Charlie Joiner and innovative former head coach Don Coryell. —

Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2024 The Ravens placed second-year running back Keaton Mitchell and rookie cornerback T.J. Tampa on the physically unable to perform list Monday ahead of the start of training camp later this week. —

Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024 The team also dished out notable contracts to veterans such as guard Austin Corbett, punter Johnny Hekker, running back Miles Sanders, tight end Hayden Hurst, wide receiver Adam Thielen and nose tackle Shy Tuttle. —

Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for running back

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