cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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Remaining major moves could be a contract extension for nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon and an extension for Thuney, who is signed only through this season.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Lewis also responded to a follower who said Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean is better than Lewis.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
After a breakout campaign with the Vikings, star cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. isn’t going anywhere.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2025
Thomas’ departure follows those of cornerback D.J. Reed, pass rusher Haason Reddick and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Lewis also responded to a follower who said Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean is better than Lewis.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
After a breakout campaign with the Vikings, star cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. isn’t going anywhere.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2025
Thomas’ departure follows those of cornerback D.J. Reed, pass rusher Haason Reddick and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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