cornerback

[ kawr-ner-bak ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Football.

one of two defensive backs back positioned in the secondary between the linebackers and safeties, responsible for covering the outside areas near the sidelines against end runs and pass plays.

cornerback

/ ˈkɔːnəˌbæk /

First recorded in 1965–70; corner + back ¹

John Johnson, who played both wingback and cornerback for Army in 1964, felt the same way.

Antonio Cromartie The athletic but injury prone cornerback, along with his 28 career interceptions, was released by the Jets.

The faces attached to this debate are Denver quarterback Peyton Manning and Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman.

Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson is often said to be the only defensive player to take home the trophy in 1997.

Sure, it was completely broken coverage by cornerback Chris Culliver, who made headlines earlier this week for anti-gay remarks.

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