wide receiver

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

WEAK

pass receiver primary receiver receiver wide out

Example Sentences

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USC wide receiver Makai Lemon drew scrutiny for how he handled questions from the media, but Rams general manager Les Snead didn’t see anything unusual.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

They released wide receiver Tyreek Hill last month and have agreed to trade safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday according to authorities in Indiana, who said the 25-year-old's death was under investigation.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Cardi B and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs have fired up a new wave of breakup speculation, less than a year after going official.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Wes was playing defense, guarding one of the kids from the neighborhood who was playing wide receiver.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore