wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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Like all wide receivers, Concepcion's 40-yard dash time will draw lots of eyeballs as will his vertical jump and 20-yard shuttle.
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Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Chiefs coach Andy Reid played his cards close to his vest when asked last week about free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are not yet putting a timetable on negotiations with wide receiver George Pickens, Stephen Jones said Monday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
In addition to the quarterback position, the Jets could use multiple wide receivers, and maybe a new left guard, with John Simpson set to become a free agent.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Chiefs coach Andy Reid played his cards close to his vest when asked last week about free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are not yet putting a timetable on negotiations with wide receiver George Pickens, Stephen Jones said Monday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
In addition to the quarterback position, the Jets could use multiple wide receivers, and maybe a new left guard, with John Simpson set to become a free agent.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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