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lineman

[lahyn-muhn] / ˈlaɪn mən /


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The Rams also placed receiver Davante Adams and defensive lineman Poona Ford on injured reserve because of hamstring and triceps injuries, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner injured his elbow attempting to arm tackle Allen in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Colts offensive lineman Matt Goncalves also should be off the hook for his fine of $8,847 for a similar celebration during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on the same day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

After three years with the Baltimore Ravens, the offensive lineman who was listed at 6-foot-3 and 313 pounds ditched his helmet to become a professional egghead in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

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

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

Edge rusher Byron Young had 2½ sacks, and linemen Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Poona Ford were among those who helped the defense make multiple key stops.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Inglewood‘s defense, led by linemen Myels Smith and Elija Harmon, was able to to slow down Palos Verdes’ high-powered offense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Offensive linemen squared up against defensive linemen, while running backs took on safeties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Interior offensive linemen, right tackles, and tight ends were cheap.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Michael was tough as nails, pushing his way past offensive linemen who sometimes weighed ninety more pounds than he did.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger


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