Definition of "rushers" [rushers]

• Plural form of rusher. (noun)

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• "Added close to forty pounds of muscle to his frame since 2003 spring drills in order to handle the rigors of facing some of the nation's premier pass rushers from the demanding left tackle position ..."
• "Gannon didn't have much help, either, as the Bucs 'speed rushers from the outside, led by Simeon Rice, zipped around the Raiders' rotund tackles like they were highway safety barrels, sacking Gannon five times."
• "It will be interesting to see if Mathis 'emergence as one of the league's premier pass rushers translates into an even bigger payday down the road."