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Safeties Russ Yeast and Quentin Lake and edge rusher Michael Hoecht also broke up passes.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2023

Safeties are largely responsible for creating this “illusion of complexity,” as Broncos defensive backs coach Christian Parker has described it.

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2023

Safeties and returned 1- or 2-point conversion attempts are worth 2 points.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2022

Broncos win ugly affair: Safeties and fumbles highlighted Denver’s 11-10 win over San Francisco last night, improbably sending the Broncos to 2-1 this season and ending a chaotic day of football.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2022

And the "Safeties" still improve, And their riders develope more skill; And it's oh! for the records of yesterday!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, October 4, 1890 by Various