running back
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On third down from the three, Donald pushed his way into the Giants’ backfield and wrangled running back Najee Harris for a three-yard loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The game changed in the second quarter, when Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy was knocked out by a shoulder injury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Defensively, the “Bruin Bullies” will be tasked with stopping running back Fame Ijeboi, who has run for 201 yards and four touchdowns on 5.3 yards per carry this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Rebels rallied their boosters to find enough money to keep its most important players, such as quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy, who could practically name their price in the transfer portal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Bethel Park High Football Team, of which Mr. Wright was a starting running back.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
