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T’Vondre Sweat, the 366-pound nose tackle, has been clogging up the middle while others — particularly defensive tackle David Onyemata and linebacker Davis — are showing why the Jets brought them in.—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 3 June 2026 Durden is expected to be the Patriots’ starting nose tackle this season after the team allowed Khyiris Tonga to walk in free agency to the Chiefs.—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026 He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the nose tackle position in the NFL.—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 In franchise history, only one nose tackle, Bob Baumhower, recorded more sacks, logging 39.5.—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nose tackle