fullback

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The Chargers bolstered their efforts to protect quarterback Justin Herbert all while diversifying their offense by agreeing to a multiyear deal with veteran fullback Alec Ingold on Sunday, the team announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

“It could be a real easy excuse for us to say, ‘Alright, that’s finally the last straw that’s gonna keep us from doing this thing,’” fullback Kyle Juszczyk said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

“He’s severely underrated as an athlete,” quarterback Justin Herbert said of the 6-foot-4, 296-pound Matlock, who also catches passes in the flat as a fullback.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

Hansen, playing at fullback for the first time at Test level, touched down under the posts twice inside the first quarter of an hour.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

I even started two games at fullback after Shandra collided with Dolly in practice and wrenched Dolly’s back.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor