defensive lineman

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Imagine a freakishly large defensive lineman rolling toward you at a five-minute-mile pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The defensive lineman was excited to join the team, and signed a contract paying £1,000 per game with a further £1,000 to be earned from games won.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Like Lake, defensive lineman Kobie Turner insistently cautioned that whatever Donald decides to do or not do was his former teammate’s prerogative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

They traded a couple of picks, including a second-rounder, to acquire defensive lineman Leonard Williams from the Giants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Crystal can turn into a full-on defensive lineman when she wants to.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden