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lineman

[lahyn-muhn] / ˈlaɪn mən /


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Defensive lineman Aaron Donald will not travel with the Rams to Melbourne to play in their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

The reason for that rarity is a simple one: every single starting lineman this season is a returning player.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Defensive lineman Kobie Turner said words were unnecessary when he walked into the Rams’ facility Monday.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

The Rams waived or terminated the contracts of 34 players, including defensive lineman Tim Keenan III, a seventh-round draft pick.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 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

Two of the Trojans’ better linemen — Jahkeem Stewart and Braylan Shelby — didn’t play in the win, and the unit still looked like the strength of the defense.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

The second-year running back has made it a priority to get close with linemen by talking more and going to their barbecues.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Jordan said the linemen are closer than they were last season and inspire confidence among other offensive players.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The next day three linemen arrived at Jon’s door.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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