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In American football and Canadian football, 'defensive backs' are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players, who take positions directly behind the line of scrimmage.
The defensive backs, in turn, generally are classified into several different specialized positions:

★ Safety (football position)

★ Cornerbacks, which include

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★ Nickelback (position)

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★ Dimeback

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★ American football positions