running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Loyola running back Sean Morris has committed to Northwestern. . .
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
That’s all that separates astrologer Ricky Williams, who is No. 2 on the Miami Dolphins all-time rushing list, from Hall of Fame running back Larry Csonka, who is No. 1.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Soon Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco arrived at his one-day event, and the cone drills and photos commenced.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
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To help fix the issues at running back, the Cowboys signed both Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
That’s all that separates astrologer Ricky Williams, who is No. 2 on the Miami Dolphins all-time rushing list, from Hall of Fame running back Larry Csonka, who is No. 1.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Soon Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco arrived at his one-day event, and the cone drills and photos commenced.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Read more: Steelers Get Surprising Update on Aaron Rodgers Situation
To help fix the issues at running back, the Cowboys signed both Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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