running back

noun

: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays

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This was largely because of two players: running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts. Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 Star running back Saquon Barkley needs just 30 rushing yards in the Super Bowl to break the record for most rushing yards in a season, with regular season and postseason combined. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2025 Despite that, running back Alvin Kamara, one of two Saints skill position players to start more than 10 games, ended his season with a career-high 950 rushing yards and his most targets in the passing game (89) since 2020. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 27 Jan. 2025 Barkley has compiled one of the greatest seasons ever for an NFL running back. Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for running back 

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of running back was in 1891

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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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