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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Toronto will be without fullback Richie Laryea, who is expected to miss four to six weeks with a hamstring injury and forward Deandre Kerr (ankle).
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Former 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk visits Date: March 13
Impact (out of five): 2
Analysis: A Steelers team that wants to return to its ground-and-pound roots took another step in that direction Thursday, when former 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk visited the practice facility in Pittsburgh.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The Dolphins return eight offensive starters in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, tight end Jonnu Smith, center Aaron Brewer, right tackle Austin Jackson, fullback Alec Ingold and running back De’Von Achane.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The youngster is partnered by Antonio Rudiger, who continues as fullbacks Lucas Vazquez and Fran Garcia are cut to make way for Fede Valverde and David Alaba playing out of position.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Former 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk visits Date: March 13
Impact (out of five): 2
Analysis: A Steelers team that wants to return to its ground-and-pound roots took another step in that direction Thursday, when former 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk visited the practice facility in Pittsburgh.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The Dolphins return eight offensive starters in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, tight end Jonnu Smith, center Aaron Brewer, right tackle Austin Jackson, fullback Alec Ingold and running back De’Von Achane.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The youngster is partnered by Antonio Rudiger, who continues as fullbacks Lucas Vazquez and Fran Garcia are cut to make way for Fede Valverde and David Alaba playing out of position.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Fullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fullback. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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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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