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pass rusher

American  
[pas ruhsh-er] / ˈpæs ˈrʌʃ ər /

noun

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


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It would’ve been an eye-opening sequence for any pass rusher, let alone a true freshman.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Donald was tempted to return after Rams coach Sean McVay consulted him about the team’s trade for pass rusher Myles Garrett.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Coming out of Texas A&M, Garrett possessed a rare combination of strength and speed that made him a lethal pass rusher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

A star pass rusher or another top pass catcher being two options, but instead the Rams used that selection on a player who in all probability will not see the field at all in 2026.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

The Chargers entered the 2026 NFL draft looking to fill needs at pass rusher and on the offensive line — and they did just that with their top two picks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026

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