free safety

noun

, Football.

1. a member of a secondary, usually the deepest-playing defender, with no specific assignment at the snap of the ball, but often covering the area of the field across from the weak side of the opponent's offensive line against runs and long pass plays.

Example Sentences

She plays free safety and it’s tough for any big plays to happen with her defending the field.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s played quarterback, running back, tight end, slot receiver, free safety, strong safety, middle linebacker and outside linebacker for the 7-1 Chargers.

From Los Angeles Times

She has rushed for 1,346 yards and eight scores and plays free safety on defense.

From Los Angeles Times

Love is listed as the free safety and Jenkins at strong, but Macdonald’s defense calls for the safeties to work interchangeably.

From Seattle Times

While Fabiculanan has played nickel and both safety positions at UW, Esteen has almost exclusively played free safety.

From Seattle Times