Looking for the meaning or definition of the word drop back? Here's what it means.
Verb
(American football) Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.
Noun
(American football) The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.