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The Packers lack a true nose tackle in new coordinator Jonathan Gannon’s 3-4 scheme, and the 6-foot-4, 323-pound McClellan will be given every chance to win that job.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026 T’Vondre Sweat, the 366-pound nose tackle, has been clogging up the middle while others — particularly defensive tackle David Onyemata and linebacker Davis — are showing why the Jets brought them in.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
3 June 2026 Durden is expected to be the Patriots’ starting nose tackle this season after the team allowed Khyiris Tonga to walk in free agency to the Chiefs.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026 The Hurricanes view Jenkins as a nose tackle who has heavy hands and natural strength, a UM source said.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nose tackle