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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In this scenario, the Rams get the flip-side of that with one of the more athletic linemen in the entire draft.
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Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Free agency losses included left tackle Rasheed Walker (Carolina), receiver Romeo Doubs (New England), linebacker Quay Walker (Las Vegas), defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare (New York Jets), backup quarterback Malik Willis (Miami) and backup running back Emanuel Wilson (Seattle).
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Safety Quentin Lake and defensive lineman Kobie Turner, team captains, said Rams players were rallying around Nacua.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
With these picks, the Chiefs selected defensive tackle Chris Jones, offensive lineman Parker Ehinger and cornerback DJ White.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
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Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Free agency losses included left tackle Rasheed Walker (Carolina), receiver Romeo Doubs (New England), linebacker Quay Walker (Las Vegas), defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare (New York Jets), backup quarterback Malik Willis (Miami) and backup running back Emanuel Wilson (Seattle).
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Safety Quentin Lake and defensive lineman Kobie Turner, team captains, said Rams players were rallying around Nacua.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
With these picks, the Chiefs selected defensive tackle Chris Jones, offensive lineman Parker Ehinger and cornerback DJ White.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Lineman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineman. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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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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