wide receiver

noun

: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation

Examples of wide receiver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Commanders had wide receiver Terry McLaurin in front of him and Brown was to be the guy in the back. —

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024 Los Angeles Chargers 26, New Orleans Saints 8: Rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey had a breakout game, catching six passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns, sparking what's been a sleepy Chargers passing attack. —

Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 Running back Saquon Barkley had a big game against his former team and the return of wide receiver tandem AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith has helped QB Jalen Hurts settle into a rhythm. —

Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024 In his debut with the Kansas City Chiefs, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was involved from the get-go and in myriad ways. —

Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wide receiver

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