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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However, the lineman settled for a one-year pact with the Panthers after going through the first five days of negotiations.
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Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The Chargers also are bringing back offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10-million deal that includes an additional $2 million in potential incentives, according to multiple reports.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Last year, Salyer was the second-best pass-blocking offensive lineman on a Chargers line that struggled to protect quarterback Justin Herbert, as graded by Pro Football Focus.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Sieler transformed himself into a top defensive lineman after years of work.
—Omar Kelly
march 13, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The Chargers also are bringing back offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10-million deal that includes an additional $2 million in potential incentives, according to multiple reports.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Last year, Salyer was the second-best pass-blocking offensive lineman on a Chargers line that struggled to protect quarterback Justin Herbert, as graded by Pro Football Focus.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Sieler transformed himself into a top defensive lineman after years of work.
—Omar Kelly
march 13, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Lineman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineman. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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