outside linebacker
Defensive perimeter player
Outside linebacker is a defensive position in American football, stationed near the edges of the defensive formation rather than behind the middle of the line.
Outside linebackers typically rush the quarterback, set the edge against running plays, and drop into pass coverage.
Teams using a 3-4 defense rely heavily on their outside linebackers to generate pressure.
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
- edge rusherDefensive player targeting quarterbacks
- pass rusherDefender targeting the quarterback
- blitzSwift, overwhelming offensive
- sackRough fabric bag
tackle · defense · pass rush · quarterback pressure · edge · football · NFL · helmet · jersey · pursuit · hit · coverage · gap · scrimmage · gridiron · playbook · interception · strip
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, keeper
- football positionsquarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker
- pass rusherspass rusher, edge rusher, edge, defensive end
outside linebackerinside linebacker
Central defensive field position
middle linebacker · nose tackle · defensive tackle · nose guard · defensive end
outside linebackeroffensive tackle
Pass-protecting lineman role
offensive lineman · tight end · fullback · running back · quarterback
outside, outsider, outsiders, outsides, outer, outermost, outward, outwardly, siding