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Recent Examples on the Web During an online press conference last week, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said 10-year veteran Tyson Alualu would get the first snaps at nose tackle in training camp in Hargrave’s place, and Pittsburgh would proceed from there.
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Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "Isaiah Buggs hopes to get his number called more in 2020 with Steelers," 3 July 2020 Weighing in just north of 300 pounds, Ratliff was an undersized nose tackle (for the time) in a 3-4 defense who used his quickness and leverage to absorb blocks and disrupt the backfield.
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John Owning, Dallas News, "Film room: 3 underrated players on the Cowboys’ 2020 roster, including the glue that holds the D-line together," 3 June 2020 Brown, a nose tackle, contributed to Big Ten championship teams in 1974 and 1975.
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Nathan Baird, cleveland, "Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame’s 2020 class honors three football greats, including ‘gold pants’ originator," 16 June 2020 This offseason, the Lions released co-sack leader Devon Kennard and nose tackle Damon Harrison from their front seven and let A'Shawn Robinson walk in free agency.
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Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions sign third-round pick Julian Okwara to 4-year deal," 9 June 2020 Essentially, Woods was a backup caliber nose tackle who somehow found himself with a starting gig.
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John Owning, Dallas News, "Film room: 3 Cowboys in danger of losing their starting jobs, including an inconsistent nose tackle," 1 June 2020 Currently, Dontari Poe is the only nose tackle under contract for the Cowboys, as Antwaun Woods has yet to sign his exclusive rights free-agent contract.
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John Owning, Dallas News, "Film room: A trio of free agents who could still help the Dallas Cowboys," 4 May 2020 Jones will remain the starter at nose tackle in 2020 and Jullian Taylor is a strong candidate to serve as his backup.
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Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "Midwest migration: 49ers’ Sheldon Day joins DeForest Buckner with Colts," 25 Mar. 2020 The biggest hole on defense is nose tackle, where the Bears must replace senior Chris Palmer.
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Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, "Cal Football: Bears begin fall camp focused on making offensive improvements," 30 July 2019
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