Example Sentences

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Fullbacks were once featured in offenses, but have gradually been phased out to where many teams don’t carry one.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2023

Fullbacks are a dying breed in the pass-happy NFL.

From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2016

Fullbacks, once integral, are a vanishing breed in college football and the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2016

Fullbacks Steve Cherundolo and Eric Lichaj will need to press forward and get their crosses in, too.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2011

Fullbacks Heath Evans and Kyle Eckel combined for 67 carries that year, for goodness' sake.

From Newsweek • Dec. 15, 2010