linebackers
- plural of linebacker.
Example Sentences
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As an NFL fullback, Patrick DiMarco faced linebackers the size of French Door fridges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Two defensive analysts were also promoted to full-time roles, as Skyler Jones, in his third season on staff, will coach defensive tackles and AJ Howard, entering his second, will coach outside linebackers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
“Having two linebackers who weren’t on our team a month ago—and those guys playing that whole game at a high level—was so impressive,” Shanahan said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
Two of them, linebackers Aiden Fisher and D’Angelo Ponds, had Alabama’s offense so flummoxed that they managed just 30 rushing yards.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Several days later, starting linebackers Ivory Christian and Chad Payne found jersies with the numbers of Irving Nimitz’s starting running backs on them.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
