wide receiver

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

WEAK

pass receiver primary receiver receiver wide out

Example Sentences

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At wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk has been out all season, and in his absence Ricky Pearsall emerged as a No. 1 threat.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wide receiver Keenan Allen, linebackers Odafe Oweh and Khalil Mack and defensive lineman Teair Tart are among 27 players set to hit free agency.

From Los Angeles Times

The chaos has included one wide receiver, San Francisco’s Jauan Jennings, throwing a fourth-quarter touchdown pass.

From The Wall Street Journal

But rookie wide receiver Tre’ Harris can’t help but feel some change, even if just so slightly — knowing that a loss means back-to-back seasons under Harbaugh without a playoff win.

From Los Angeles Times

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua scored two touchdowns in a wild-card win over the Panthers, but his biggest contribution came when he prevented an interception.

From Los Angeles Times