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lineman

[lahyn-muhn] / ˈlaɪn mən /


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Offensive lineman Kevin Dotson, 30, wears a guardian cap on his helmet during practices and games but said that, “it’s almost like a placebo effect” and was “more of a dampener than a savior.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Rams also placed receiver Davante Adams and defensive lineman Poona Ford on injured reserve because of hamstring and triceps injuries, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The Chargers signed eighth-year offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill to their practice squad earlier in the week to add depth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

After three years with the Baltimore Ravens, the offensive lineman who was listed at 6-foot-3 and 313 pounds ditched his helmet to become a professional egghead in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 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

Inglewood‘s defense, led by linemen Myels Smith and Elija Harmon, was able to to slow down Palos Verdes’ high-powered offense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

A Rams defense missing defensive linemen Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald—and their five combined Defensive Player of the Year awards—had somehow given the team a prayer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Poona Ford and Tyler Davis are among the interior linemen who have taken reps since training camp began in July.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

We watch as the Colts hike the ball and our defensive linemen close in on the quarterback.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden


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