1
: one who sets up or repairs electric wire communication or power lines
called also linesman
2
: a player in the forward line of a team
specifically
: a football player in the line
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This follows commitments from four-star defensive back JJ Dunnigan on Sunday, four-star defensive lineman DeAnthony Lafayette on Monday and three-star defensive lineman Isaac Chukwurah on Tuesday.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
Marshawn Kneeland, who appeared in 18 games with the Dallas Cowboys since his 2024 NFL rookie season, died at the age of 24, but there is new hope that the late defensive lineman’s legacy will live on.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Johnson, the Eagles' two-time All-Pro offensive lineman, went down in pain after Packers safety Evan Williams collided with the side of his leg.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones spoke on the death of defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland for the first time on Tuesday, as his team continues to grieve the tragic passing of one of its own.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
Marshawn Kneeland, who appeared in 18 games with the Dallas Cowboys since his 2024 NFL rookie season, died at the age of 24, but there is new hope that the late defensive lineman’s legacy will live on.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Johnson, the Eagles' two-time All-Pro offensive lineman, went down in pain after Packers safety Evan Williams collided with the side of his leg.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones spoke on the death of defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland for the first time on Tuesday, as his team continues to grieve the tragic passing of one of its own.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Lineman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineman. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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lineman
noun
line·man
ˈlīn-mən 
1
: one who sets up or repairs power or telephone lines
2
: a football player whose position is on the line of scrimmage
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