strong safety
noun
: a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation
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These efforts are often driven by misinformed narratives that ignore the industry’s strong safety track record.
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Pouncey, one of the top safeties in the country, leads the way and Sutton plays back there with him at the strong safety spot.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
The defense got by with two traditional strong safeties in Peppers and Dugger under Belichick and Jerod Mayo.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
On defense, outside linebacker Jeremiah Latu, linebacker Art Martinez, strong safety Lelan Latu, and cornerback Michael Nguyen will be depended on to provide solid leadership and playmaking abilities.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Pouncey, one of the top safeties in the country, leads the way and Sutton plays back there with him at the strong safety spot.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
The defense got by with two traditional strong safeties in Peppers and Dugger under Belichick and Jerod Mayo.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
On defense, outside linebacker Jeremiah Latu, linebacker Art Martinez, strong safety Lelan Latu, and cornerback Michael Nguyen will be depended on to provide solid leadership and playmaking abilities.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Strong safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20safety. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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