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cornerback

[ kawr-ner-bak ]

noun

Football.
  1. one of two defensive backs back positioned in the secondary between the linebackers and safeties, responsible for covering the outside areas near the sidelines against end runs and pass plays.


cornerback

/ ˈɔːəˌæ /

noun

  1. American football a defensive back
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of cornerback1

First recorded in 1965–70; corner + back 1
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Three days later, former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman was the victim of an armed robbery that took place with his family inside their Maple Valley, Wash., home when the break-in took place.

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“His attitude is contagious,” cornerback Prophet Brown said.

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Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton is leaving L.A. after a productive season to reportedly sign a two-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Fulton’s departure could be mitigated by the arrival of free agent cornerback Donte Jackson, who reportedly agreed to terms with the Chargers on Monday after spending last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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The Chargers had success signing free agents to one-year contracts last season as Dobbins, defensive lineman Poona Ford and cornerback Kristian Fulton were among the players who turned short-term contracts into career years.

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