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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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This time he tried to run for a tying two-point conversion but was tackled short of the goal line by free safety Tavian Talbert with 2:51 left.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

Penciled in to start at free safety is Alohi Gilman, who is entering the final year of his contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

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

The reality is, Adams already was largely playing a linebacker-type role — of his 518 snaps last year, just 85 were at free safety, according to Pro Football Focus.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2024

It’s also possible that rising sophomore Adrian Wilson could move over from free safety next fall.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

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