wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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Notable players who didn’t dress for the exhibition included Hilton, wide receivers Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Malik Washington and tight end Julian Hill.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston exited Saturday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams after a hard hit left him with a concussion.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The biggest concern for Kansas City right now appears to be wide receiver Rashee Rice's impending suspension.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
Sixth wide receiver job, if the Dolphins even keep six.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston exited Saturday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams after a hard hit left him with a concussion.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The biggest concern for Kansas City right now appears to be wide receiver Rashee Rice's impending suspension.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
Sixth wide receiver job, if the Dolphins even keep six.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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