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pass rush

American  

noun

Football.
  1. an attempt by the defense to prevent the quarterback from throwing successfully to a receiver.


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Doesn’t matter the division, a strong pass rush is always essential.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2026

And for a team that just made history by recording zero interceptions all season while generating the NFL’s worst pass rush, there is no shortage of holes to fix.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

Like all teams they could explore bolstering the pass rush among other position groups.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 3, 2026

The pass rush is another decider - the Niners ranked last in sacks and second-last in quarterback pressures as their pass rush unit is basically all out injured.

From BBC Jan. 17, 2026

The Hurricanes’ pass rush has papered over plenty of postseason errors and kept Miami in close games.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

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