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What is a linebacker?

What is a linebacker? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (American football) The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes
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Lewis, who was a solitary and sensational force in the middle of the former system, now must share the inside territory with another linebacker.
But knowing Belichick's defensive bent, he could just as easily choose a lineman, linebacker, cornerback, or safety.
The Lions must find at least one solid outside linebacker and cornerback to be competitive.
Former linebacker Adam Archuleta went from walk-on to first-round NFL draft pick last spring.
His move from outside linebacker was supposed to be a cure-all, allowing him to line up in a three-point stance and rush quarterbacks.
His athletic ability is so great that he can line up on either side or as a linebacker at times.

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