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In American football, a nickelback is a cornerback who serves as the fifth defensive back on defense. Like a dimeback, nickelbacks are backup corners (as opposed to the #1 and #2 corners, who are considered starters). Nickelback is usually played by a slightly better cornerback than the dimeback and the player must be better at run defense, as the nickel formation is mainly used as a compromise between run and pass defense formations.
| Positions in American football and Canadian football |
| Offense |
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Defense |
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Special teams |
| Linemen |
Guard, Tackle, Center |
Linemen |
Tackle, End, Nose tackle |
Kicking players |
Placekicker, Punter |
| Quarterback |
Linebackers |
Snapping |
Long snapper, Holder |
| Backs |
Running back, Fullback, H-back |
Backs |
Cornerback, Safety |
Returning |
Punt returner, Kick returner |
| Receivers |
Wide receiver, Tight end |
Nickelback, Dimeback |
Tackling |
Gunner |
| Formations - Nomenclature |
