running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Offensive players There are high expectations on junior running back Dylan Riley in 2026, and EA clearly agrees with his talent.
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Shaun Goodwin
june 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2026
Sorrell also stoned running back Ty Chandler for a 1-yard loss on third-and-1 late in the first quarter, forcing a Minnesota punt.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Arlington Heights is set to return running back Carson James, who tallied 2,532 yards and 40 TDs to further establish himself as one of the Fort Worth-area’s top performers.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
By already agreeing to a four-year, $185-million deal with Austin Reaves, the Lakers are getting close to running back their own roster.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Shaun Goodwin
june 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2026
Sorrell also stoned running back Ty Chandler for a 1-yard loss on third-and-1 late in the first quarter, forcing a Minnesota punt.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Arlington Heights is set to return running back Carson James, who tallied 2,532 yards and 40 TDs to further establish himself as one of the Fort Worth-area’s top performers.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
By already agreeing to a four-year, $185-million deal with Austin Reaves, the Lakers are getting close to running back their own roster.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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