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defensive lineman

NOUN
nose guard
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Best the Wafles can tell after sifting through family documents last year, Ferris Wafle had just begun playing at William & Mary in 1928, as an offensive and defensive lineman.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

On passing plays he’ll face off one on one against the outside defensive lineman, and he stops them in their tracks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

So did running back Kyren Williams, receiver Xavier Smith and defensive lineman Tyler Davis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Future Hall of Fame defensive lineman Aaron Donald officially came out of retirement Sunday to rejoin the Rams for their Super Bowl title push.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

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

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




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