lineman

Example Sentences

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Even better, he was the only offensive lineman of his caliber on the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

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

Nacua, Young, defensive lineman Kobie Turner and offensive linemen Steve Avila and Warren McClendon Jr. and punter Ethan Evans are eligible for extensions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, his brother had gotten a job making six figures as a lineman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Billy Steen, who bore no resemblance whatever to a football player but had become one through sheer will, fighting off an offensive lineman four inches taller and fifty pounds heavier to sack the quarterback.

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