Gridiron pass-catcher's position letters

This clue leads to WR in NFL. The sections below explain what it refers to, why it matches the clue, and why it may be appearing in the current trend cycle.

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The clue points to the abbreviation for the offensive role whose main job is to catch passes, spelled out by the initials WR. In the NFL, WR stands for wide receiver, the speedy player who lines up on the outside and is the quarterback’s primary passing target.