wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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Previous previews: quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Yes, the 49ers’ family circle could welcome in wide receivers Brenden Rice (USC), Terique Owens (Missouri State), and Luke McCaffrey (Rice); running back Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss); and, defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (Washington State).
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
In fact, it could be argued that cornerback is in worse shape on the Carolina depth chart than wide receiver.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
Here’s my Friday piece on Dolphins’ remaining free agent options at wide receiver.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The former Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year, who played quarterback and wide receiver at Borah High in Boise, began his college career as a tight end.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
The sports drama that is centered around football player Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) — which has followed the star wide receiver and his friends from his days at Crenshaw High up through his freshman year at the fictitious Golden Angeles University last season — will mark 100 episodes on May 27.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
The Chiefs drafted the wide receiver during the 2023 NFL Draft.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The Aztecs brought in several wide receivers from the transfer portal.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Yes, the 49ers’ family circle could welcome in wide receivers Brenden Rice (USC), Terique Owens (Missouri State), and Luke McCaffrey (Rice); running back Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss); and, defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (Washington State).
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
In fact, it could be argued that cornerback is in worse shape on the Carolina depth chart than wide receiver.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
Here’s my Friday piece on Dolphins’ remaining free agent options at wide receiver.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The former Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year, who played quarterback and wide receiver at Borah High in Boise, began his college career as a tight end.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
The sports drama that is centered around football player Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) — which has followed the star wide receiver and his friends from his days at Crenshaw High up through his freshman year at the fictitious Golden Angeles University last season — will mark 100 episodes on May 27.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
The Chiefs drafted the wide receiver during the 2023 NFL Draft.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The Aztecs brought in several wide receivers from the transfer portal.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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