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v
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Positions
in
American football
and
Canadian football
Offense
(
Skill position
)
Lineman
Tackle
(T)
Guard
(G)
Center
(C)
Quarterback
Dual-threat
Game manager
System
Back
Running back
(RB)
Halfback/Tailback
(HB/TB)
Fullback
(FB)
H-back
Wingback
(WB)
Triple-threat
Change of pace
Receiver
Wide receiver
(WR)
Eligible receiver
Tight end
(TE)
Slotback
End
(E)
Defense
Lineman
Defensive tackle
(DT)
Nose tackle
(NT)
Defensive end
(DE)
Edge rusher
(EDGE)
Backer
Linebacker
(LB)
Defensive back
Cornerback
(CB)
Safety
(S)
Halfback
(HB)
Nickelback
Dimeback
Special teams
Kicking
Placekicker
(K)
Punter
(P)
Kickoff specialist
Snapping
Long snapper
(LS)
Holder
Returning
Punt returner
(PR)
Kick returner
(KR)
Jammer
Upman
Tackling
Gunner
Upback
Utility
Formations
(
List
)
—
Nomenclature
—
Strategy
Categories
:
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