wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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That’s where the Bears hope wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle-El will make an impact.
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Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Travis ended up finishing fifth in Heisman trophy voting behind wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and quarterbacks Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr., and Jayden Daniels, the latter of which took home the award.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The Terps also brought in four defensive linemen, a wide receiver and a safety, and as many as eight more players are expected to join, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
Other potential prospects: Defensive lineman Markis Deal, wide receiver Jordan Dwyer, edge rusher Zach Chapman, offensive lineman Cade Bennett.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Travis ended up finishing fifth in Heisman trophy voting behind wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and quarterbacks Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr., and Jayden Daniels, the latter of which took home the award.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The Terps also brought in four defensive linemen, a wide receiver and a safety, and as many as eight more players are expected to join, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
Other potential prospects: Defensive lineman Markis Deal, wide receiver Jordan Dwyer, edge rusher Zach Chapman, offensive lineman Cade Bennett.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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