wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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Despite that, Coker looked like the second-best wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers last year.
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Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Brandon Aiyuk continued his online rampage against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, taking shots at the team and his now former agent as the disgruntled wide receiver keeps publicly pleading for his release.
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Mercury News Staff,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Irwin, who is the sister of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trent Irwin, recorded 94 flag pulls and 15 interceptions as a safety.
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Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 June 2026
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Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Brandon Aiyuk continued his online rampage against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, taking shots at the team and his now former agent as the disgruntled wide receiver keeps publicly pleading for his release.
—
Mercury News Staff,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Irwin, who is the sister of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trent Irwin, recorded 94 flag pulls and 15 interceptions as a safety.
—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 June 2026
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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