nose tackle

noun

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The 6-foot-3 Tomlinson will provide depth in the nose tackle rotation behind Teair Tart, who signed a three-year contract extension in January. Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 The Bills still have needs at several positions on defense, including edge rusher, safety, inside linebacker, nose tackle and cornerback, while also possibly looking into left guard and wide receiver on offense. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 The Cowboys also agreed to terms with free agent nose tackle Otito Ogbonnia earlier this week. Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026 Wharton struggled against the run last year, but the Panthers can use him in a rotation with nose tackle Bobby Brown in 2026 if both remain healthy. Mike Kaye updated March 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nose tackle

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First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nose tackle was in 1975

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“Nose tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20tackle. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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