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linebacker
[ lahyn-bak-er ]
noun
- a player on defense who takes a position close behind the linemen.
- the position played by this player.
linebacker
/ ˈɪˌæə /
noun
- a defensive player in American or Canadian football who is positioned just behind the line of scrimmage
Word History and Origins
Origin of linebacker1
Example Sentences
Schwesinger earned a scholarship before the 2022 season and became a part of the rotation at linebacker for the next two seasons.
The Commanders grab an old-school middle linebacker to help solidify the interior of their defense.
At least one of those additions is likely to come at linebacker, where the Trojans’ depth is most threadbare.
This will be the first season that linebacker JonJon Vaughns has participated in spring practice after giving up his role as a corner outfielder and relief pitcher on the baseball team.
Last year, the Rams were in a similar situation with linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who started for a Super Bowl-champion team as a rookie and ascended to team captain.
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