running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Meanwhile, the clip also included a cub running back toward the fence.
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The Cowboys running back room consists of Royce Freeman, Malik Davis, Rico Dowdle, Snoop Conner, Hunter Luepke and Deuce Vaughn.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024
On the surface, the Dolphins are set at running back with Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, Jeff Wilson, Salvon Ahmed, Chris Brooks and fullback Alec Ingold.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Football legends The second day will feature former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, with $175 and $200 trading cards, $175 photo opportunities and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
The former star running back is unquestionably the leading man once more at his alma mater.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
The Seahawks ran essentially the same play as the Chiefs on their fourth-and-2, trying to beat pressure with a screen pass to running back Deejay Dallas.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
Lofton has been getting rave reviews by teammates and coaches, and being played at multiple positions, including running back and as a slot receiver.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
Kansas running back Devin Neal thought long and hard about whether to declare for the NFL Draft.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The Cowboys running back room consists of Royce Freeman, Malik Davis, Rico Dowdle, Snoop Conner, Hunter Luepke and Deuce Vaughn.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024
On the surface, the Dolphins are set at running back with Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, Jeff Wilson, Salvon Ahmed, Chris Brooks and fullback Alec Ingold.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Football legends The second day will feature former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, with $175 and $200 trading cards, $175 photo opportunities and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
The former star running back is unquestionably the leading man once more at his alma mater.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
The Seahawks ran essentially the same play as the Chiefs on their fourth-and-2, trying to beat pressure with a screen pass to running back Deejay Dallas.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
Lofton has been getting rave reviews by teammates and coaches, and being played at multiple positions, including running back and as a slot receiver.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
Kansas running back Devin Neal thought long and hard about whether to declare for the NFL Draft.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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