A running back (RB) is a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football.The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback to rush the ball, to line up as a receiver to catch the ball, and block. There are usually one or two running backs on the field for a given play, depending on the offensive formation. More @Wikipedia
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