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American football positions
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In American football, the specific role that a player takes on the field is referred to as their position. Under the modern rules of American football, both teams are allowed 11 players on the field a
The offensive line (on left, in orange jerseys) consists of a center (with ball in hand ready to snap) with two guards on either side, and two tackles
The offensive line (on left, in orange jerseys) consists of a center (with ball in hand ready to snap) with two guards on either side, and two tackles
A wide receiver (No. 87, in white) begins a play in the flanker position
A wide receiver (No. 87, in white) begins a play in the flanker position
The four defensive linemen (in red) have their hands on the ground in a three-point stance.
The four defensive linemen (in red) have their hands on the ground in a three-point stance.
This defense (in white) is in a base 4–3 set. Just behind the four defensive linemen (whose hands are on the ground) are three linebackers (numbers 55
This defense (in white) is in a base 4–3 set. Just behind the four defensive linemen (whose hands are on the ground) are three linebackers (numbers 55, 3, and 16), and further back are two safeties (numbers 24 and 44). The two cornerbacks are off-screen to the left and right.
Linebacker
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Linebacker is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and typically line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and so back up the defensiv
American football positions
…respectively, and this helps distinguish a defensive lineman from a linebacker, who begins in a two-point stance (i.e., without a hand touching the ground). Linebackers play behind the defensive line and perform various duties depending on the situation, including rushing the passer, covering receivers, and defending…
In white jerseys, Lance Briggs (#55) and Brian Urlacher (#54) of the Chicago Bears, are positioned as linebackers on Lambeau Field in 2011
In white jerseys, Lance Briggs (#55) and Brian Urlacher (#54) of the Chicago Bears, are positioned as linebackers on Lambeau Field in 2011
The University of Michigan is credited with creating the linebacker position, which was first played by Germany Schulz
The University of Michigan is credited with creating the linebacker position, which was first played by Germany Schulz
Chuck Bednarik of the Philadelphia Eagles
Chuck Bednarik of the Philadelphia Eagles
Ray Nitschke
Ray Nitschke