lineman
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The defensive lineman could be back terrorizing the NFL this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Researchers at Boston University's CTE Center made the diagnosis through a postmortem brain tissue analysis of the Dallas Cowboys' defensive lineman, who died aged 24.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Makeo Smith, a 6-4, 265-pound sophomore lineman, figures to receive lots of attention after contributing as a freshman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Imagine a freakishly large defensive lineman rolling toward you at a five-minute-mile pace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
May perform field lineman, switchboard operator, or other communication duties.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
The Royals now had six linemen who stood 6-foot-3 or taller and a dozen assistant coaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
The team typically carries five or six defensive linemen, and Barrett joins a group that includes Teair Tart, Jamaree Caldwell and Dalvin Tomlinson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
On Sunday, Darnold will be one of four former Trojans playing for the Seahawks, a group that includes defensive linemen Leonard Williams and Brandon Pili and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
The fact that the Patriots took Campbell with the fourth pick this year, and that eight offensive linemen were taken in the 32-pick first round, shows the value NFL teams put on the position.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Both her and Yvonne were built like New York Giants linemen.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
