free safety

noun

, Football.

1. 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.

Example Sentences

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.

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Washington also could look to add those positions — or cornerback depth or a free safety — as free agency goes on.

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The team also needs depth at tight end, could use help at cornerback and offensive tackle and may try to upgrade at free safety.

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