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Meaning of edge rusher | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A defensive player who runs on the outside of the field, making a turn at the last minute to get to the offensive player who has the ball.

Examples

“According to Pro Football Focus, Simmons, listed at 6-foot-4 and 238 pounds, played at least 100 snaps at five positions — slot cornerback, edge rusher, linebacker and both safety spots — and finished with 16½ tackles for a loss, eight sacks, eight pass deflections and three interceptions.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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