lineman

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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

One of those players was Chris Dalman, an offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers from 1993-1999.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 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

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