strong safety
noun
: a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation
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But the Vikings had the best player on the field: strong safety Joey Browner.
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
Moore’s position in Alabama’s defense, rover or strong safety, is solidified, as are several others.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
Pettus played free safety, strong safety and in the slot.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Oct. 2024
Cross earned the starting job in the preseason opener and looked better at free safety than strong safety, according to Indianapolis defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
Moore’s position in Alabama’s defense, rover or strong safety, is solidified, as are several others.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
Pettus played free safety, strong safety and in the slot.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Oct. 2024
Cross earned the starting job in the preseason opener and looked better at free safety than strong safety, according to Indianapolis defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Strong safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20safety. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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