wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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Despite London’s absence Sunday, the Falcons made wide receivers KhaDarel Hodge and Casey Washington healthy scratches.
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The Cleveland Browns did not take kindly to 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who was punched in the groin last game to earn Carolina’s Tre’Von Moehrig a one-game suspension.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Other injuries to monitor in Wednesday’s initial report include tight end Noah Gray, who missed the game due to a concussion, and wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who has continued to play through an ankle injury.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
Cleveland Browns defensive linemen ripped San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings following their matchup on Sunday afternoon.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The Cleveland Browns did not take kindly to 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who was punched in the groin last game to earn Carolina’s Tre’Von Moehrig a one-game suspension.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Other injuries to monitor in Wednesday’s initial report include tight end Noah Gray, who missed the game due to a concussion, and wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who has continued to play through an ankle injury.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
Cleveland Browns defensive linemen ripped San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings following their matchup on Sunday afternoon.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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