: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Recent Examples on the WebWill the running back rotation be tighter against a top 25 defense that’s coming off bottling up Baylor? James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 QB DJ Wade has several targets, including Cornelius Jones and Frank Story at receiver while Demitri Howard handles the running back load. Dennis Victory, al, 13 Sep. 2022 From the beginning of fall camp 2021 to now, IU's running back room looks vastly different. Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2022 Sporting a fresh haircut after a summer of personal rejuvenation, Rodgers returned to an offensive cast that needs plenty of work — the running back duo of Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon aside. Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Just from our running back position, ran the ball really hard. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The success of the Bills starts with Allen, but a focus for this season was to add playmakers around him, especially in the running back position. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 The running back room appears to have as much depth as ever.San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Michel joins a running back group that also includes Joshua Kelley and rookie Isaiah Spiller. Joe Reedy, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022 See More