(football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage
English language
Toggle Transcript
Examples of running back
running back
Dunn became just the 22nd running back in league history to accomplish the feat.
From the freep.com
Schaumburg running back Shepard Little had been rolling virtually all afternoon.
From the dailyherald.com
The Pro Bowl running back knows this isn't an easy situation but remains upbeat.
From the kentucky.com
Running back DeAngelo Williams'production is one of the things you can count on.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Running back Nick Wisniewski also scored a pair of touchdowns for Addison Trail.
From the dailyherald.com
The Rams need a backup running back and they need a successor to Steven Jackson.
From the stltoday.com
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to the running back position.
From the stltoday.com
The Nebraska running back rushed for 1,245 yards with 11 touchdowns last season.
From the sacbee.com
They acquired him last year in a deal with Cleveland for running back Mike Bell.
From the delawareonline.com
