backfield
noun
back·field
ˈbak-ˌfēld 
: the football players whose positions are behind the line of scrimmage
also
: the positions themselves
Examples of backfield in a Sentence
a tackle made in the backfield
The team has a strong backfield.
Recent Examples on the Web
On the backfields of the Peoria Sports Complex, the 31-year-old former Cy Young winner struck out the side in one inning of work against the Mariners’ rookie-level affiliate.
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Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Pass rusher Quinton Bell stopped a check down pass to rookie tailback Jaylen Wright in the backfield.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Then the Dolphins traded a 2025 third-round pick to select Jaylen Wright in the fourth round, adding him to an already crowded backfield.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Sanders should be able to relieve Hubbard as a passing down player, as he can be utilized as a receiver out of the backfield if necessary.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
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Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Pass rusher Quinton Bell stopped a check down pass to rookie tailback Jaylen Wright in the backfield.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Then the Dolphins traded a 2025 third-round pick to select Jaylen Wright in the fourth round, adding him to an already crowded backfield.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Sanders should be able to relieve Hubbard as a passing down player, as he can be utilized as a receiver out of the backfield if necessary.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
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“Backfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backfield. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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backfield
noun
back·field
-ˌfēld
: the football players who line up behind the line of scrimmage
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