nose tackle

noun

: noseguard

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jones, often Roach’s rotational partner at nose tackle for the last two seasons, offered a point-blank endorsement of Roach as a starter for 2026. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

The team lacks a true nose tackle to fit into Leonard’s new three-down front, and Las Vegas didn’t add one in the offseason despite having opportunities to do so via free agency and the draft. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Zeek Biggers pushing for starting role Biggers, who was selected in the seventh-round of the 2025 NFL draft as a college nose tackle, has transformed his body into a 3 technique defensive end in the span of a year. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Cory Durden enjoyed a nice day, contributing to multiple run-stuffs and tallying one all on his own as the starting nose tackle in base personnel and a rotational player in other packages. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nose tackle

• ramshackle
• cackle
• crackle
• hackle
• jackal
• shackle
• vakil
• demoniacal
• tabernacle
• zodiacal