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
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
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
And his market figures to be especially robust not only because of his talent, but also because he’s by far the best available offensive lineman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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
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