"edge rusher" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2020 April 24, Ken Belson, Ben Shpigel, “Full Round 1 2020 N.F.L. Picks and Analysis”, in New York Time",
          "text": "According to Pro Football Focus, Simmons, listed at 6-foot-4 and 238 pounds, played at least 100 snaps at five positions — slot cornerback, edge rusher, linebacker and both safety spots — and finished with 16½ tackles for a loss, eight sacks, eight pass deflections and three interceptions.",
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        "A defensive player who runs on the outside of the field, making a turn at the last minute to get to the offensive player who has the ball."
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        "(American football) A defensive player who runs on the outside of the field, making a turn at the last minute to get to the offensive player who has the ball."
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