linebacker
noun
line·back·er
ˈlīn-ˌba-kər 
: a defensive football player who lines up immediately behind the line of scrimmage to make tackles on running plays through the line or defend against short passes
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The former linebacker died in hospice care on September 11, according to his family.
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Ben Morse, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
Joe Schmidt, a two-time NFL champion linebacker, has died.
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Meanwhile, linebacker Fred Warner was the best player on the field Monday night.
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The All-Pro outside linebacker wanted to show it on tape.
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Ben Morse, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
Joe Schmidt, a two-time NFL champion linebacker, has died.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, linebacker Fred Warner was the best player on the field Monday night.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The All-Pro outside linebacker wanted to show it on tape.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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linebacker
noun
line·back·er
ˈlīn-ˌbak-ər
: a football player on the defending team whose usual position is a short distance in back of the line of scrimmage
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