Answer: flankers

AnswerCrossword Clue
FLANKERSSome backs
FLANKERSSide guards.
FLANKERSPotential pass-receivers
flankersperson or thing standing or placed on the side
flankersoffensive back who lines up outside of an end
flankerssoldier on the flank of an army to guard troops on the march
flankersfortification projecting so as to defend another work or to command the flank of an assailing body