lineman
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The Chargers, meanwhile, take an offensive lineman to address the need that haunted them all last season after they were ravaged by injuries up front.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Even better, he was the only offensive lineman of his caliber on the market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley, defensive lineman Aaron Donald and cornerback Jalen Ramsey all made history with deals they signed as Rams.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 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
Felipe Davila looping around a lineman thirty-five pounds heavier than he was to force the quarterback into an off-target throw.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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