Jammer (American Football)

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In the picture above two jammers (white jerseys) and one below

The jammer is a position in American football and Canadian football in the special teams . Its job is to protect the punt returner from the opposing gunner after a punt . Usually two Jammers are assigned to each gunner.

Individual evidence

  1. NFL 101: Special teams, gunners, jammers and those wacky long snappers. Retrieved January 1, 2017 .