Receiver (football)

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The noun "receiver" in football has various senses, i.e. subparts of its meaning. In one of those senses, a "receiver" is a player registered on a roster as a wide receiver or tight end. In another sense, it means an offensive player who is legally eligible to receive a pass on a given play. The word "receiver" can also have other senses in football, depending on the context and situation in which it is used.