wide receiver
Example Sentences
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Quarterback Arch Manning brought the Longhorns alive with a 91-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Ryan Wingo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Vikings have had nine starting quarterbacks since Jefferson was named offensive player of the year for 2022, and the wide receiver looked back to his best.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
In 2022 free agent NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill joined the Miami Dolphins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
On the second play of the Chargers’ second possession, Herbert connected with wide receiver Quentin Johnston over the middle on a sensational 65-yard touchdown pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Wes was playing defense, guarding one of the kids from the neighborhood who was playing wide receiver.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
