running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Correll Buckhalter, a Philadelphia Eagles running back, tore his right tendon in 2004 and again in 2005.
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Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
However, Smith, who was turns 30 in August and was due to earn $4.8 million, probably would have been the No. 4 offensive option behind Hill, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back De’Von Achane.
—David Furones, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The Bears used the 5-foot-9, 185-pound Lewis in a variety of roles, including running back, receiver and kick returner.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Packers running back Josh Jacobs seemingly doubled down.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
However, Smith, who was turns 30 in August and was due to earn $4.8 million, probably would have been the No. 4 offensive option behind Hill, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back De’Von Achane.
—David Furones, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The Bears used the 5-foot-9, 185-pound Lewis in a variety of roles, including running back, receiver and kick returner.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Packers running back Josh Jacobs seemingly doubled down.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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