noun
- plural of linebacker; defensive players in American football who line up behind the defensive line
Usage: American football
Examples
- The team’s linebackers made several key tackles in the fourth quarter.
- Both linebackers rushed the quarterback on that play.
- The coach is looking for faster linebackers this season.
- The linebackers dropped back into pass coverage.
- These linebackers are known for their ability to stop the run.
- The middle linebacker called out the defensive signals to the other linebackers.