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defensive lineman

NOUN
nose guard
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Last year, the Rams signed Adams before free agency began, and then signed center Coleman Shelton, defensive lineman Poona Ford and linebacker Nate Landman after it started.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound junior defensive lineman in football also is impacting basketball games for the Lions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 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

Former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson was found dead at a homeless encampment in Willowbrook on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 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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