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About Football Glossary - Dime Back

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Definition: The sixth defensive back used in dime coverage.
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Teams normally use four defensive backs. When a fifth defensive back comes in the game, he is referred to as the nickel back. When the sixth defensive back comes in, he is refered to as the dime back.
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