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pass rusher

American  
[pas ruhsh-er] / ˈpæs ˈrʌʃ ər /

noun

  1. Football. a defensive player who makes a pass rush.


Example Sentences

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The team is also projected to trade or release its top pass rusher, Bradley Chubb, for another $24 million.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kobie Turner makes his living as a pass rusher and run defender for the Rams, not a defensive back.

From Los Angeles Times

Given the upheaval, it's likely that Denver's formidable defense led by defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II and top pass rusher Nik Bonitto will be key.

From Barron's

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J.

From Barron's

The lawsuit also claims that Wilson was misused as an elite pass rusher, that the Georgia defensive scheme called for him to drop back into pass coverage.

From Los Angeles Times