returner

/ rɪˈtɜːnə /

noun

1. a person or thing that returns

2. a person who goes back to work after a break, esp a woman who has had children

Example Sentences

The Commanders were punting from their own end zone and put the ball in the hands of Chargers returner McConkey, who weaved his way to the end zone for an apparent touchdown.

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McRee was the only returner with any real experience, and he’d only played in four games before redshirting.

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Receiver Xavier Smith held off a challenge from veteran free agent Britain Covey during training camp to retain his role as a punt returner.

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Davis doubles as a returner but will also continue to get offensive snaps as a gadget option.

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Smith doubles as a kick returner.

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