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