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lineman

[lahyn-muhn] / ˈlaɪn mən /


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Porter is the third Steelers player traded to the Cowboys in the last two years, following receiver George Pickens last year and offensive lineman Broderick Jones just before this season started.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Defensive lineman Aaron Donald was not scheduled to practice Wednesday because of a back issue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Santa Margarita will be adding 6-foot-3, 285-pound sophomore transfer Karras Vandermade, a defensive lineman.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

After months of speculation, he decided to unretire and rejoin the Rams, who had traded for star Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Should your running backs fall to the turf as if tackled by invisible linemen?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

How many offensive linemen will the Chargers keep in the wake of starting center Tyler Biadasz’ season-ending left knee injury?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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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