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defensive back

noun

Football.
  1. a defender positioned off the line of scrimmage for the purpose of covering pass receivers and tackling runners who elude linemen and linebackers.


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Defensive back Elijah Molden agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Chargers after recording 75 tackles and three interceptions last season.

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Sharpe pointed out that the same isn’t true in the NFL, mentioning that Troy Brown did it for the Patriots, starring at wide receiver while playing defensive back in nickel packages.

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The majority opinion seems to be that Hunter will become primarily a defensive back who could also play wide receiver in certain packages.

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Imagine him playing defensive back, trying to keep up with accomplished wideouts such as Justin Jefferson or Tyreek Hill.

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Manning Jr., a defensive back, had received a $21-million contract offer from the Chicago Bears only days earlier.

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