cornerback

noun

cor·ner·back ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak

: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank

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Sanders starred at cornerback for the Cowboys from 1995 to 1999, making the Pro Bowl in each season and helping the Cowboys win the Super Bowl in 1996. —

The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025 Green Bay could also target a cornerback such as Jahdae Barron of Texas or Notre Dame’s Benjamin Morrison with its first round pick. —

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 The Chargers activated cornerback Eli Apple and wide receiver Simi Fehoko from injured reserve Friday and designated them for return. —

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025 Culture change: Hill is the high-profile guy here, but this includes quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, cornerback Jalen Ramsey, defensive tackle Zach Sieler and every other team leader. —

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cornerback