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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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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

During the 2021 season, the Rams traded for pass rusher Von Miller en route to winning the Super Bowl at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The New York Giants had two of the first 10 picks and bolstered on each side of the ball, taking pass rusher Arvell Reese at five and offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa at 10.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The strongest area in this year's draft class was thought to be the defensive front and the New York Jets took pass rusher David Bailey with the second pick.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs: Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami — If the Chiefs don’t take a receiver, they would be perfectly happy with a do-it-all pass rusher.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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