Defensive back



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In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs (DBs) are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of scrimmage.[1]


The defensive backs, in turn, generally are classified into several different specialized positions:



  • Safety:

    • Free safety – most often the deepest safety


    • Strong safety – the bigger more physical safety, much like a small, quicker linebacker



  • Defensive halfback (Canadian football only)


  • Cornerback – which include:

    • Nickelback – the fifth defensive back in some sets, such as the nickel formation


    • Dimeback – the sixth defensive back in some sets, such as the dime formation

    • The seventh defensive back, in the exceedingly rare "quarter" set, but often strong
      • known as a dollar back or a quarter back (not to be confused with the offensive player who throws the ball)


The group of defensive backs is known collectively as the secondary; being the second line of defense after the lineman and guards.[2] They most often defend the wide receiver corps; however, at times they may also line up against a tight end or a split out running back.



References




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  2. ^ "The Positions in a Football Secondary - dummies". dummies.com.




See also


  • American football positions


























Positions in American football and Canadian football

Offense (Skill position)


Defense


Special teams

Linemen

Guard, Tackle, Center

Linemen

Tackle, End

Kicking players

Placekicker, Punter, Kickoff specialist

Quarterback (Dual-threat, Game manager, System)

Linebacker
Snapping

Long snapper, Holder

Backs

Halfback/Tailback (Triple-threat), Fullback, H-back, Wingback

Backs

Cornerback, Safety, Halfback, Nickelback, Dimeback
Returning

Punt returner, Kick returner, Jammer, Upman
Receivers

Wide receiver (Eligible), Tight end, Slotback, End
Tackling

Gunner, Upback, Utility

Formations (List) — Nomenclature — Strategy










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