fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 
1
: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking
2
: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)
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Lost during last week’s inquisition into the Hail Mary and botched fullback dive was a careful examination of more macro issues the Bears are dealing with.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to Cooper now apparently not playing, the team is short fullback Reggie Gilliam, who head coach Sean McDermott confirmed earlier this week is out with a hip injury.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
The San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk's wife creates custom looks that often incorporate the number or name of their partners on the field through her Designs By Kristin brand.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Chicago even overcame a fullback fumble at the goal line that cost it a potential touchdown with 6:18 remaining.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to Cooper now apparently not playing, the team is short fullback Reggie Gilliam, who head coach Sean McDermott confirmed earlier this week is out with a hip injury.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
The San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk's wife creates custom looks that often incorporate the number or name of their partners on the field through her Designs By Kristin brand.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Chicago even overcame a fullback fumble at the goal line that cost it a potential touchdown with 6:18 remaining.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak
1
: a football back who usually lines up between the halfbacks
2
: a mainly defensive player (as in soccer or field hockey) who usually plays near the goal to be defended
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