cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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Riq Woolen undercut a crossing route and snagged a pass intended for Elijah Arroyo, but the ball bounced off the cornerback’s hands and was hauled in by the rookie tight end for a short gain.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Elsewhere at cornerback, third-year pro and 2023 second-round pick Cam Smith is working to elevate himself ahead of the likes of Storm Duck, Kendall Sheffield and others for a look as a starter in 2024 alongside Kader Kohou.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Miami did get Minkah Fitzpatrick back, but there was a clear need at cornerback.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
During his first three seasons, Gardner has become one of the best cornerbacks in the league.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Elsewhere at cornerback, third-year pro and 2023 second-round pick Cam Smith is working to elevate himself ahead of the likes of Storm Duck, Kendall Sheffield and others for a look as a starter in 2024 alongside Kader Kohou.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Miami did get Minkah Fitzpatrick back, but there was a clear need at cornerback.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
During his first three seasons, Gardner has become one of the best cornerbacks in the league.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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