In the first part of this year’s update, we were again reminded that rumors of the fullback’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Twelve years after their near extinction, fullbacks have come back to claim a vital supporting role in NFL offenses.

Today’s fullbacks are different in a few key respects from those of decades past. In today’s game, fullbacks retain their historical primary responsibility as run blockers. But their secondary responsibilities have shifted from running to receiving.

While only around 15 NFL teams current reserve a roster spot for a fullback, many more use tight ends and, in some cases defensive players to incorporate the fullback role into their offenses.

The arrival of a new coaching staff in Washington last season sparked initial excitement that Commanders

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