Noun
wide receiver (plural wide receivers)
(American football) An offensive football player whose position on the line of scrimmage is farthest from the ball and whose function is to principally to catch passes.
BEVERLY HILLS—New England Patriots Wide Receiver Julian Edelman, 33, was arrested and cited for misdemeanor vandalism on Saturday, January 11 after jumping on the hood of a vehicle in Beverly Hills. Source: Internet
Wide receiver Alvin Harper caught 36 passes for 777 yards and five touchdowns, while Pro Bowl tight end Jay Novacek had 44 receptions for 445 yards and one touchdown. Source: Internet
Wide receiver Andre Reed led the team with 65 receptions for 913 yards and 3 touchdowns, receiver James Lofton contributed 51 receptions for 786 yards and 6 touchdowns, and wide receiver Don Beebe caught 33 passes for 554 and 2 touchdowns. Source: Internet
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round draft pick. Source: Internet
Wide receiver Antonio Freeman led the team in receptions with 81 catches for 1,243 yards and 12 touchdowns. Source: Internet
Wide receiver Antonio Freeman led the team with 933 yards and 9 touchdowns. Source: Internet