running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Former All-Pro New York Giants running back Tiki Barber happily joins the New Jersey Lottery to host the return of the New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown on April 10.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Every starter except running back Jadan Baugh remained out there with Philo and Jones this time.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The two nonpower school first-rounders last year were Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, who was selected sixth overall by Las Vegas, and North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel, who was drafted 18th by Seattle.
—Arnie Stapleton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
After sitting out for most of Thursday’s practice, running back Wayne Knight returned to action.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Every starter except running back Jadan Baugh remained out there with Philo and Jones this time.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The two nonpower school first-rounders last year were Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, who was selected sixth overall by Las Vegas, and North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel, who was drafted 18th by Seattle.
—Arnie Stapleton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
After sitting out for most of Thursday’s practice, running back Wayne Knight returned to action.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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