fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 
1
: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking
2
: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)
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Two intriguing players to watch are tight end JJ Galbreath and fullback/tight end DJ Thomas-Jones.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Broncos had four veteran players in for tryouts: Quarterback Ian Book — a former Payton draft pick in New Orleans and late replacement for Desmond Ridder — fullback Jack Colletto, running back Chris Evans and tight end Cole Fotheringham.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Armstead’s departure also creates a leadership void; just look at how fullback Alec Ingold described the five-time Pro Bowler.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
The former Spain international fullback remains highly effective on the left side.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Broncos had four veteran players in for tryouts: Quarterback Ian Book — a former Payton draft pick in New Orleans and late replacement for Desmond Ridder — fullback Jack Colletto, running back Chris Evans and tight end Cole Fotheringham.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Armstead’s departure also creates a leadership void; just look at how fullback Alec Ingold described the five-time Pro Bowler.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
The former Spain international fullback remains highly effective on the left side.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak
1
: a football back who usually lines up between the halfbacks
2
: a mainly defensive player (as in soccer or field hockey) who usually plays near the goal to be defended
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