running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Star players like running back Derrick Henry are gone, and the Titans were the NFL’s worst team in 2024.
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Gentry Estes, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
While Fields has his flaws – accuracy and holding on to the ball too long – the Jets are going to emphasize running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson on offense.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
With his playing status unclear, running back joins wide receiver as a position to monitor in the coming weeks for potential external additions.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The improved patience comes after a year behind veteran running back Raheem Mostert who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 offseason.
—Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
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Gentry Estes, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
While Fields has his flaws – accuracy and holding on to the ball too long – the Jets are going to emphasize running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson on offense.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
With his playing status unclear, running back joins wide receiver as a position to monitor in the coming weeks for potential external additions.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The improved patience comes after a year behind veteran running back Raheem Mostert who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 offseason.
—Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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