Example Sentences

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“I called my brother,” Harbaugh said, referring to John Harbaugh, then the Eagles’ special-teams coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Hill’s performance against the Browns keyed the Saints’ second consecutive victory since Dennis Allen was fired as coach and replaced by special-teams coordinator Darren Rizzi.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2024

He says it could result in teams needing to use their regular special-teams units some in preseason games — which has been rarely done in recent years — to get a good feel for it.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

When he arrived on the sideline, though, Brown ran into teammate Nick Edwards and special-teams coordinator Jeff Schmedding.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Among the players who played the most special-teams snaps in 2023, linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga is a restricted free agent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2024