Sports Pundit

Free Safety

A running back runs with the ball as a free safety player hits him during a game
A running back runs with the ball as a free safety player hits him during a game

In American Football, “free safety” (FS) is one of the variations of the safety positions in a team formation. As the “free safety” is a very important position in the field, it is usually filled by a well-rounded player who can provide a major advantage to the defense.