Jammer (American football)

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.^[1] A jammer is typically played by a back-up for another position.

References

↑ Seahawks’ Punt Team Is Flashy With Play, Not Name

Positions in American football and Canadian football

Offense (Skill position)			Defense			Special teams
Linemen	Guard, Tackle, Center		Linemen	Nose tackle, Tackle, End, Edge rusher		Kicking	Placekicker, Punter, Kickoff specialist
Quarterback (Dual-threat, Game manager, System)			Linebacker			Snapping	Long snapper, Holder
Running backs	Halfback/Tailback (Triple-threat, Change of pace), Fullback, H-back, Wingback		Backs	Cornerback, Safety, Halfback, Nickelback, Dimeback		Returning	Punt returner, Kick returner, Jammer, Upman
Receivers	Wide receiver (Eligible), Tight end, Slotback, End		Backs	Cornerback, Safety, Halfback, Nickelback, Dimeback		Tackling	Gunner, Upback, Utility
Formations (List) — Nomenclature — Strategy

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