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defensive lineman

NOUN
nose guard
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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

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

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

They traded a couple of picks, including a second-rounder, to acquire defensive lineman Leonard Williams from the Giants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Puts a spin move on Justyce’s defensive lineman and gets the first down.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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