wide receiver

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

WEAK

pass receiver primary receiver receiver wide out

Example Sentences

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From the moment the Philadelphia Eagles landed wide receiver A.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The Chargers fulfilled needs at wide receiver, the offensive and defensive lines and in the secondary during Day 3 of the NFL draft.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The Rams add Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels and Alabama defensive tackle Tim Keenan III on the final day of the 2026 NFL draft.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The Steelers were set to select Makai Lemon until the Philadelphia Eagles moved in front of them to select the wide receiver 20th overall.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

He was tall and brown, built thin and powerful like a wide receiver.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates