What does "cut" mean in an American football context?

Question

I came across this sentence in a sports reporting about football:

Ankle ligament laxity does not inhibit running ability but could affect the ability to cut in the manner required of a running back.

What does "cut" mean here? I Googled and found "cut blocking." Same thing?

Answer 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQRw3zZvb_g

Above is a video showing "running back cuts." To cut in this context means to change direction quickly in an effort to avoid defenders