wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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The Eagles can’t exactly trade him to any of the other 31 NFL teams, since the star wide receiver needs to be on board, as well.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Other key visitors include Southlake Carroll wide receiver Brody Knowles, Whitney wide receiver Kobe Haynes, Bridge City linebacker Bryce Breeden and Louisiana safety Rontrae Carter.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Kennedy recruited his best friend, Craig Wilkins, a former Marshall wide receiver, to call plays and help Toney with coverages.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The energy shift on offense was palpable Kansas City made changes to its offensive coaching staff this offseason, bringing back offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and adding running backs coach DeMarco Murray and wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea.
—Pete Sweeney
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Other key visitors include Southlake Carroll wide receiver Brody Knowles, Whitney wide receiver Kobe Haynes, Bridge City linebacker Bryce Breeden and Louisiana safety Rontrae Carter.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Kennedy recruited his best friend, Craig Wilkins, a former Marshall wide receiver, to call plays and help Toney with coverages.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The energy shift on offense was palpable Kansas City made changes to its offensive coaching staff this offseason, bringing back offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and adding running backs coach DeMarco Murray and wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea.
—Pete Sweeney
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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