linebacker

• Joueur défensif au football américain qui se positionne derrière la ligne défensive et dont le rôle est d'arrêter les courses, de couvrir les passes et de faire pression sur le quarterback.

A defensive player in American football who lines up behind the defensive linemen, responsible for stopping runs, covering passes, and rushing the quarterback.

1. Defensive football playerB2formalamericansport

   A defensive player in American football who lines up behind the defensive linemen and is responsible for stopping runs, covering passes, and rushing the quarterback.

   secondeur (football américain)

   • The linebacker made a crucial tackle on the running back.
   • He has been playing linebacker for the team for three seasons.
   • The linebacker intercepted the pass and ran it back for a touchdown.

2. Defensive positionB2formalamericansport

   The specific playing position in American football for a player who lines up just behind the line of scrimmage, often considered the leader of the defense.

   Secondeur

   • He was drafted to play the linebacker position.
   • The coach praised the linebacker's ability to read the offense.
   • She studied the role of the linebacker in modern football strategies.