Etymology
Origin of rusher
1645–55; 1875–80 rusher for def. 2; rush 1 + -er 1
Example Sentences
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The trade for star edge rusher Myles Garrett was a blockbuster move that made the Rams the Super Bowl favorite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Joe Bradshaw: Iconic edge rusher Myles Garrett has left the Browns and they still have huge questions at quarterback with Deshaun Watson booed by his own fans during pre-season.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
That is the top end of a Rams roster that also boasts All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua, All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, Pro Bowl edge rusher Byron Young and other standout players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Then they traded star edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and future second- and third-round picks to the Browns for Garrett.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Plus, a table and five chairs that Father bought from a carpenter, a fellow land rusher.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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