Articles for Defensive Line

The old men on the Falcons’ defensive line are proving tough to replace: 5 factors
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The old men on the Falcons’ defensive line are proving tough to replace: 5 factors

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – There’s a simple explanation for why the Atlanta Falcons’ young defensive linemen aren’t playing more. “That is just a grown man’s position when you’re talking about the interior of any line,” coach Raheem Morris said. “In L.A. last year, it was a little different because I didn’t have a lot of veterans to go out there.” …

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Joseph Peko leads Oaks Christian to victory over Gardena Serra
3 months ago

Joseph Peko leads Oaks Christian to victory over Gardena Serra

LA Times  

Oaks Christian defensive lineman Joseph Peko had three sacks against Serra. Joseph Peko’s hair is so long coming out of his Oaks Christian helmet that sometimes offensive linemen have tried to pull on it hoping to slow his pass rush. Gardena Serra linemen probably needed to pull his hair more often Thursday night because he recorded three sacks and blocked …

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No. 15 Tennessee defensive lineman Emmanuel Okoye out for season with knee injury
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 15 Tennessee defensive lineman Emmanuel Okoye out for season with knee injury

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Defensive lineman Emmanuel Okoye will miss this season after injuring his knee in fall camp for the 15th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. Okoye played against IMG Academy, Scotland’s U19’s and Nottingham University to become the top recruit in England and rated a four-star prospect by …

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Commanders 53-man roster projection: Intrigue at WR, offensive and defensive lines
4 months, 1 week ago

Commanders 53-man roster projection: Intrigue at WR, offensive and defensive lines

New York Times  

Dan Quinn entered last week’s joint practice-preseason game with an observational wish list. The head coach’s takeaways from the live action and game tape may influence playing time this week when another joint practice-preseason game combination occurs in South Florida with the Miami Dolphins. Running back Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols Others: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Austin Jones, Michael …

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After passing on QBs in the draft, the Raiders will stick with Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell
7 months, 3 weeks ago

After passing on QBs in the draft, the Raiders will stick with Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — When six quarterbacks went off the NFL draft board in the first 12 picks Thursday and Las Vegas hadn’t traded up to become one of those clubs, it was clear the Raiders already had the QBs they plan to take into next season. Free agent signee Gardner Minshew and returning starter Aidan O’Connell will compete for the …

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UCLA coach’s lengthy transfer portal shopping list gets longer with tight end injury
8 months, 1 week ago

UCLA coach’s lengthy transfer portal shopping list gets longer with tight end injury

LA Times  

UCLA coach DeShaun Foster is hoping to find some talent via the NCAA transfer portal to bolster several position groups. “I have six positions I want to address,” Foster said Saturday, “and then best available after that.” Foster ticked off offensive line, defensive line, tight end, defensive back and possibly running back and quarterback when asked which positions he would …

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Iowa football surging behind dominant defense, improving offensive line
1 year, 1 month ago

Iowa football surging behind dominant defense, improving offensive line

New York Times  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Defense has carried the Iowa football program for most of Kirk Ferentz’s tenure, and it’s never been more lopsided than it is right now. “I just felt like we did a great job of handling their offense.” The production is impressive considering who the Hawkeyes lost from last year’s elite defense. It just makes everything better.” …

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Myles Garrett picked as the top defensive lineman in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
1 year, 1 month ago

Myles Garrett picked as the top defensive lineman in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings

Associated Press  

In a season filled with dominant performances from defensive linemen, Myles Garrett stands out. A panel of nine AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at defensive line, making their selections based on current status through Week 8. T.J. Watt and Micah Parsons were also named on all nine ballots and got two first-place votes each, with Watt …

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Premier League: How will Liverpool line up in the 2023-24 season?
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League: How will Liverpool line up in the 2023-24 season?

The Hindu  

Liverpool is facing a year without Champions League football after finishing fifth in the Premier League last season. FILE PHOTO- Klopp’s rebuild: Liverpool is undergoing its first big overhaul under Jurgen Klopp, with a completely new midfield adding to a much-changed forward line and the repositioning of Trent Alexander-Arnold. | Photo Credit: Rui Vieira/ AP Midfielders The two new signings …

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NFL free agency’s best fits: Chiefs, 49ers and Seahawks make smart moves on defense
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL free agency’s best fits: Chiefs, 49ers and Seahawks make smart moves on defense

New York Times  

Usually, the first wave of NFL free agency features out-of-whack deals, as teams pay prices that don’t match a player’s production due to high demand and limited supply. The 49ers had the best defense in the league last season and didn’t have many weaknesses, but if there was one, it was at defensive tackle. They added one of the best …

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State of the 49ers, DL: Nick Bosa dominated in an overall down year for the front
1 year, 10 months ago

State of the 49ers, DL: Nick Bosa dominated in an overall down year for the front

New York Times  

The NFL Scouting Combine is approaching, and the new league year — along with free agency — begins shortly after that. Football Outsiders provides an explanation for the statistics in the table here, but here’s a key line from their glossary: “A team with a low ranking in Adjusted Line Yards but a high ranking in Open Field Yards generally …

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Raiders defensive line hopes to build on recent progress
2 years ago

Raiders defensive line hopes to build on recent progress

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The signs are starting to show that maybe end Maxx Crosby isn’t the only defensive lineman the Raiders can count on. I think that group has been complemented with Jerry’s presence and what he does, and we’re hopeful that we’re going to continue to get better because we’ve only really been together for a few weeks now.” …

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Who can Chargers get to play defensive line? More injuries leave them with just three
2 years, 1 month ago

Who can Chargers get to play defensive line? More injuries leave them with just three

LA Times  

Chargers defensive lineman Christian Covington is helped off the field after suffering a torn pectoral muscle against the 49ers. On Monday, former Chargers defensive lineman Jerry Tillery was claimed on waivers by one of the team’s AFC West rivals, Las Vegas. “We’ll be working over the next 36 hours,” Staley said, “to make a couple acquisitions to get us to …

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Commanders’ Rivera fires defensive line coach Sam Mills III
2 years, 4 months ago

Commanders’ Rivera fires defensive line coach Sam Mills III

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera has fired defensive line coach Sam Mills III and promoted Jeff Zgonina from his role as defensive line assistant. He hired Mills in January 2020 shortly after taking over in Washington, after Mills served on Rivera’s staff throughout his nine-year tenure as the Carolina Panthers coach. But there’s some things that I …

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Austin Johnson says he can pull his weight anywhere on Chargers defensive line
2 years, 9 months ago

Austin Johnson says he can pull his weight anywhere on Chargers defensive line

LA Times  

Austin Johnson played many positions along the Giants defensive line last season, but is considered a tackle first. “Just being stout in the middle,” Austin Johnson said, “making plays, running sideline to sideline.” Signed by the Chargers last week as a free agent, Johnson was introduced to the local media Wednesday via video call. “Wherever they want to put me …

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Bengals getting what they paid for on defensive line
3 years, 3 months ago

Bengals getting what they paid for on defensive line

New York Times  

Zac Taylor and the Bengals front office came away with many overarching themes from the failures of the 2020 season. Most expensive defensive fronts in 2021 Team Total IDL Edge Bears $59.1 $26.8 $32.3 Cardinals $57.8 $22.6 $35.2 Eagles $48.4 $33.3 $15.1 Chiefs $47.7 $18.5 $29.2 Ravens $46.0 $36.0 $10.0 Bills $45.2 $21.0 $24.2 Bengals $44.7 $25.3 $19.4 Chargers $44.6 …

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USC is looking for hunters as they gather talent on defensive line
3 years, 8 months ago

USC is looking for hunters as they gather talent on defensive line

LA Times  

Vic So’oto has spent a lot of time this spring talking about culture. And “now,” he said, “I gotta teach him technique.” “He’s the one that you look at the roster and say, ‘This guy should be it,’ ” So’oto said of Pili. “With him, it’s showing that he can do it day in and day out and fighting off …

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2021-22 college football coaching carousel: Follow all of the latest news and hires
3 years, 8 months ago

2021-22 college football coaching carousel: Follow all of the latest news and hires

New York Times  

Keep track of all of the latest FBS coaching moves here, from head coach firings and hires to assistants on the move to stories and scoops from The Athletic’s team of college football reporters. California: Former USC defensive line coach Vic So’oto, who had been on staff at Colorado for two months, is expected to become the outside linebackers coach …

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An updated 49ers depth chart: Framing remaining free agency and draft needs
3 years, 9 months ago

An updated 49ers depth chart: Framing remaining free agency and draft needs

New York Times  

In the course of about a week, the 49ers have solidified their center position, made a key addition at edge rusher and re-signed five starters. Yes, the 49ers could also certainly use a receiver who’s also a legitimate return weapon — but they need someone to run back kicks, too. Tight end TE1: George Kittle TE2: Ross Dwelley TE3: Charlie …

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