free safety
a member of a secondary, usually the deepest-playing defender, with no specific assignment at the snap of the ball, but often covering the area of the field across from the weak side of the opponent's offensive line against runs and long pass plays.
- Also called weak safety.
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How to use free safety in a sentence
In 2019 with the New York Jets, he played primarily cornerback, taking a handful of snaps at free safety — where he played nearly 40 percent of his defensive snaps the year prior.
Washington bolsters secondary by signing cornerback Darryl Roberts | Nicki Jhabvala | March 26, 2021 | Washington PostWashington also could look to add those positions — or cornerback depth or a free safety — as free agency goes on.
Washington Football Team signs versatile, speedy wide receiver Curtis Samuel | Sam Fortier, Les Carpenter | March 18, 2021 | Washington PostThe team also needs depth at tight end, could use help at cornerback and offensive tackle and may try to upgrade at free safety.
Ron Rivera discusses Alex Smith release, says Washington is still weighing options at QB | Nicki Jhabvala | March 10, 2021 | Washington Post
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