Answer: backpedals

AnswerCrossword Clue
BACKPEDALSCops out
BACKPEDALSStarts to waffle
BACKPEDALSDoes a volte-face.
BACKPEDALSReverses course
BACKPEDALSFootball player goes biking?
backpedalsBACKPEDAL, to pedal backwards