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fullback

[fool-bak] / ˈfʊlˌbæk /


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Lots of adventurous runs but did not lead to a goal for the fullback.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

“I assumed you just want the ball because you score a touchdown and win, but I guess that’s not the case,” 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

After San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk hauled in a touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins last weekend, he trotted out his signature celebration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Higbee is the sage veteran, Parkinson caught eight touchdown passes last season and Allen can also line up at fullback.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

I kept my spot and my nickname, at number eleven, JP made fullback, Seanie made scrum half, and the rest of the team were the returning seniors from last year, including Chas, Kevin, and Joey.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

Liverpool's fullbacks, who struggled with progressing play from deep, now find themselves higher up the pitch with more capable ball-playing midfielders taking up that responsibility.

From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025

Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy talked in the spring about UCLA’s fullbacks playing “a huge role when needed.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2024

Another obstacle to Rowe returning to the go-to utility reserve role was the development of former academy players in Cody Baker and Reed Baker-Whiting as fullbacks.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2024

Also of note: The use of the guardian cap - a padded addition that fits over a regular football helmet - will be expanded during the preseason to include running backs and fullbacks.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 28, 2023

It was only a matter of time until she found the range and scored, in spite of those menacing fullbacks.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor


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