linebacker
noun
a player on defense who takes a position close behind the linemen.
linebackers
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pluralof linebacker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Let’s examine some top linebackers and running backs to keep an eye on this high school football season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
As an NFL fullback, Patrick DiMarco faced linebackers the size of French Door fridges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
But Ekeler is convincing: “Over 30 linebackers that I’ve coached have gone to the NFL,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 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
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
