Etymology
Origin of rusher
1645–55; 1875–80 rusher for def. 2; rush 1 + -er 1
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Edge rusher Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, has not played since undergoing knee surgery after the season-opening defeat by the 49ers in Australia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Explosiveness, man,” Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Edge rusher Byron Young had 2½ sacks, and linemen Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Poona Ford were among those who helped the defense make multiple key stops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Last year, a contract dispute led Dallas to deal star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers just before the start of the regular season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
On offense they averaged 364 yards a game, and they had the leading rusher in the district in Dwane Roberts.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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