wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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Clearly, Glenn believes in Allen and Davis too, and a big reason the Jets signed wide receiver Josh Reynolds is because of his abilities as a blocker.
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The position battles have also been intense with transfers like wide receiver Jordan Dwyer and defensive lineman Ansel Din-Mbah standing out during the spring.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
On Monday, multiple players, including Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden and Georgia defensive end/edge rusher Mykel Williams, accepted their invites to attend.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Of 14 free agent signings this offseason, wide receiver Josh Reynolds is the only player at least 30 years old.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The position battles have also been intense with transfers like wide receiver Jordan Dwyer and defensive lineman Ansel Din-Mbah standing out during the spring.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
On Monday, multiple players, including Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden and Georgia defensive end/edge rusher Mykel Williams, accepted their invites to attend.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Of 14 free agent signings this offseason, wide receiver Josh Reynolds is the only player at least 30 years old.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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