running back

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Philadelphia also doesn’t have a particularly pass-heavy attack with a mobile quarterback in Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Rising rates could send investors running back to the safety of Big Tech.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

They then added running back Kaelon Black - who did not even get an invitation to the NFL Combine - in the third round.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

What better way to do so than adding Love, who’s not just a running back, he’s a game-changing offensive weapon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

A half hour later they all came running back with Billy holding the rocket over his head, yellow jackets in close pursuit.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam