January 08, 2011

What Do The Abbreviated Positions in Football Stand For?

Offense: 
C = Center 
OG = Offensive Guard 
OT = Offensive Tackle 
TE = Tight End 
WR = Wide receiver 
FB = Fullback 
RB = Running Back 
QB = Quarterback 


Defense: 
DE = Defensive End 
DT = Defensive Tackle 
NG = Nose Guard 
MLB = Middle Linebacker 
ROLB = Right Outside Linebacker 
LOLB = Left Outside Linebacker 
CB = Cornerback 
FS = Free Safety 
SS = Strong Safety 


Special Teams:
K = Kicker 
H = Holder 
LS = Long snapper 
KR = Kick returner 
P = Punter 
PR = Punt returner