An End in American football is a player that lines up at the very end of the line of scrimmage. On the defensive team, they are known as defensive ends. On the offensive team, they are the tight ends.
More than 30 years ago, an End only referred to an offensive player who just assisted the guards, tackles, and center in blocking defenders. But this position was largely replaced by using another wide receiver or tight end.
Last updated: 05-09-2005 14:24:30
