nose tackle

noun

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Seattle is bringing back receiver Jake Bobo, swing tackle Josh Jones, fullback and special teams captain Brady Russell, nose tackle Brandon Pili, safety AJ Finley, cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles, safety D’Anthony Bell and long snapper Chris Stoll. Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 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 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 27 Mar. 2026.

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