Definition of "returner" []

• One who returns (noun)
• A player who runs back a ball which has been punted or kicked (noun)

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• "Given the presence of Sayers, Metcalf, Barney, Chandler and even Wehrli on this team, a dedicated kick returner is probably an unneeded luxury."
• "He started feeling his oats in the running game late in the season and was a threat as a receiver and punt returner from the start."
• "a great returner is only a great returner with great blocking."