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lineman

[lahyn-muhn] / ˈlaɪn mən /


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During similar situations in the past, the Rams awarded then record-breaking extensions to defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and quarterback Jared Goff.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

A former high-school football lineman and father of three, Morgan turned an early rejection—one sentence saying “no thanks”—from Chili’s into a three-decade restaurant career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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

Verse and defensive lineman Braden Fiske will be eligible next year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 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