nose tackle

noun

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

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Caldwell is a versatile player who was disruptive as a three-technique tackle at Houston before showing a willingness to help and playing nose tackle at Oregon, Brugler said. Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 In Miami, Harmon could slot in at nose tackle next to Zach Sieler, giving the team a fearsome duo on the defensive interior. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 Some teams might take him in the first round because nose tackles are as hard to find as quarterbacks in the NFL, and 3-4 teams race to select them. Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025 The Dolphins, who need to rebuild their interior defensive line, took a step in that direction Thursday by re-signing run-stuffing nose tackle Benito Jones, who had 24 tackles in 17 games last season while making 15 starts. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nose tackle

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First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nose tackle was in 1975

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“Nose tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20tackle. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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