linebacker
a player on defense who takes a position close behind the linemen.
the position played by this player.
Origin of linebacker
1Words Nearby linebacker
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How to use linebacker in a sentence
He grew up in western Pennsylvania, started at linebacker at Pitt and had a seven-year NFL playing career.
Marty Schottenheimer’s legacy can be measured in teams’ regret over letting him go | Leonard Shapiro | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostI was over 6 feet tall before my car accident, I was a middle linebacker in high school.
He reads the linebackers to determine what kind of leverage they would have on the route he is running.
Travis Kelce is the best tight end in football. Just ask any NFL player. | Adam Kilgore | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostThat confidence and boldness that is so evident when he’s out there playing — that confidence to catch the ball and the boldness to run over a linebacker.
A 300-pound former defensive lineman has become an offensive playmaker for the Ravens | Roman Stubbs | January 15, 2021 | Washington PostBefore that, he cut his teeth at the college level, including stints with Brown — where the Massachusetts native had played as a defensive end and linebacker — Georgia Tech, Maryland and Duke.
Alabama reportedly set to hire ex-Texans coach Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator | Des Bieler | January 14, 2021 | Washington Post
Dyson was tackled by St. Louis linebacker Mike Jones a couple of yards shy of the end zone.
Seahawks-Broncos and 7 Other Thrilling Super Bowl Matchups | Ben Jacobs | February 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPeople are so eager to grab them that one man dives into the crowd like an NFL linebacker.
Paris Hilton's Trippy Los Angeles Release Party For Her Single With Lil Wayne | Jean Trinh | October 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTFor linebacker Ray Lewis, a fitting end to a storied career.
15 Best Moments of the 2013 Super Bowl (VIDEO) | Ben Teitelbaum | February 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTPolice say the NFL linebacker killed his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.
Jovan Belcher, Kansas City Chiefs Football Player, Snaps | Christine Pelisek | December 2, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAs his QB Wilson dashed up field, Tate blindsided Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee with a hit to the head.
The NFL Replacement Referees’ 6 Worst Blown Calls (VIDEO) | Jake Heller | September 26, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for linebacker
/ (ˈlaɪnˌbækə) /
a defensive player in American or Canadian football who is positioned just behind the line of scrimmage
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