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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.
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Depending on the special teams strategy, a special teams coordinator may choose to
double-team
the gunner. A jammer is typically played by a back-up for another position.
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Offense
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Skill position
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Defense
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Special teams
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Linemen
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Tackle
,
Guard
,
Center
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Linemen
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Nose tackle
,
Tackle
,
End
,
Edge rusher
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Kicking
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Placekicker
,
Punter
,
Kickoff specialist
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Quarterback
(
Dual-threat
,
Game manager
,
System
)
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Linebacker
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Snapping
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Long snapper
,
Holder
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Running backs
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Halfback/Tailback
(
Triple-threat
,
Change of pace
),
Fullback
,
H-back
,
Wingback
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Backs
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Cornerback
,
Safety
,
Halfback
,
Nickelback
,
Dimeback
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Returning
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Punt returner
,
Kick returner
,
Jammer
,
Upman
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Receivers
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Wide receiver
(
Eligible
),
Tight end
,
Slotback
,
End
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Tackling
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Gunner
,
Upback
,
Utility
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Formations
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List
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Nomenclature
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Strategy
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