pass rusher

[pas ruhsh-er]

noun

1. Football.,  a defensive player who makes a pass rush.

Example Sentences

He had a couple of notable mistakes in the first quarter, first allowing a pass rusher to slip around him and put a hit on quarterback Trey Lance, then jumping early into pass protection on a fourth-and-three and drawing a flag.

From Los Angeles Times

Hamilton, 6 feet 2 and 299 pounds, showed run-stopping ability during training camp and also occasionally flashed as a pass rusher.

From Los Angeles Times

Pass rusher Kobie Turner is confident the Rams have one of the more formidable pass rushes in the league.

From Los Angeles Times

Naturally, he speaks through force on the field — a relentless pass rusher with a patented spin move that is disruptive to most offenses.

From Los Angeles Times

Now the Browns and Giants are reportedly open to trading those early picks, external, or they could go for Hunter and pass rusher Abdul Carter before taking a quarterback with a less valuable pick.

From BBC