cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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In need of a starting outside cornerback opposite Asante Samuel Jr., the Chargers signed Fulton in March to a deal that guarantees him $2.445 million for this season.
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Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
Jimmy Johnson, one of the best cornerbacks in both 49ers and NFL history, died Wednesday night at age 86, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
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Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
Jimmy Johnson, one of the best cornerbacks in both 49ers and NFL history, died Wednesday night at age 86, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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