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Meaning of pass rusher | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A defensive player who engages in a pass rush, who attempts to sack or pressure the quarterback.

Examples

“A late-scoring push forced overtime, but even in added time, the team was forced to go for a field goal on their initial drive after a pass rusher forced an overthrow from Purdy. This allowed Mahomes in and the emerging all-time great doesn’t often make mistakes.”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

pass shot pass the parcel pass the trash pass through pass transistor pass under the yoke