defensive tackle

Noun

Meaning

defensive tackle (plural defensive tackles)

(American football) Any of a few defensive positions in the middle of the defensive line.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Defensive tackle Santana Dotson was also a big asset, recording 5.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. Source: Internet

Defensive tackle Chris Jones didn’t practice yesterday and was listed on the injury report Thursday after coach Andy Reid said he had “tweaked his calf” at practice the previous day. Source: Internet

Defensive tackle Beau Allen and offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste both remain on injured reserve. Source: Internet

Defensive tackle Ziggy Ansah left with a neck injury. Source: Internet

; Defensive tackle: Inside defensive linemen try to break through the offensive line and open holes for linebackers. ; Defensive end: Main rushing lineman. Source: Internet

A running diary of team drills, with the first unit: Defensive tackle slanted past center and blew up running back in the backfield. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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