running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Marbrey hit running back Darryl Jagger with a quick shuttle pass from 5 yards out to tie the game.
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Coach Sean McVay basically lives in 11 personnel, with one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Chiefs signed the former Seahawks running back to a three-year, $43 million contract.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Coach Sean McVay basically lives in 11 personnel, with one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Chiefs signed the former Seahawks running back to a three-year, $43 million contract.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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