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free safety

American

noun

Football.

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.

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Alohi Gilman, the Chargers’ returning free safety from last season, has missed six games because of injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

Love is listed as the free safety and Jenkins at strong, but Macdonald’s defense calls for the safeties to work interchangeably.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

While Fabiculanan has played nickel and both safety positions at UW, Esteen has almost exclusively played free safety.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

Additionally, CSU provides an app linking students to the university's police department and offers a free safety escort service for campus and nearby student housing.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

As a senior at Burroughs, Kramer mostly played free safety, earning all-league second-team honors.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2023

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