Jammer (American football)
In American football, jammers are a specialized type of cornerback. Their task is to try to slow down gunners during punts by preventing them from getting a free release, giving punt returners more time to return punts.[1] A jammer is typically played by a back-up for another position. The term "jammer" is seldom used.
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| Positions in American football and Canadian football | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense (Skill position) | Defense | Special teams | |||||
| Linemen | Guard, Tackle, Center | Linemen | Tackle, End, Edge rusher | Kicking players | Placekicker, Punter, Kickoff specialist | ||
| Quarterback (Dual-threat, Game manager, System) | Linebacker | Snapping | Long snapper, Holder | ||||
| Backs | Halfback/Tailback (Triple-threat, Change of pace), Fullback, H-back, Wingback | Backs | Cornerback, Safety, Halfback, Nickelback, Dimeback | Returning | Punt returner, Kick returner, Jammer, Upman | ||
| Receivers | Wide receiver (Eligible), Tight end, Slotback, End | Tackling | Gunner, Upback, Utility | ||||
| Formations (List) — Nomenclature — Strategy | |||||||
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