How to Use nose tackle in a Sentence

nose tackle

noun
  • The nose tackle has been at least a part-time starter for the past three seasons.
    Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Even nose tackle Michael Pierce was making tackles to the far side of the field.
    Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Sekona appeared to be on the fast track to becoming the starter at nose tackle.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2021
  • The two Raiders defensive linemen had a message for the big Colts nose tackle.
    The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2022
  • That said, the largest draft needs are currently nose tackle, running back and tight end.
    David Moore, Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The former nose tackle coached at Wofford before that and is in the Terrier Hall of Fame.
    Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The Ravens got a solid effort from nose tackle Brandon Williams, who had missed the past three games with a neck injury.
    Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 29 Nov. 2021
  • My nose tackle Khori [Atkins] is the best in the league and my linebackers, safeties and cornerbacks are outstanding.
    Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Jared Dawson is listed as the third-string nose tackle and will move up as Tell’s new backup.
    Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Lee’s emergence at nose tackle after three years in the program is something to keep an eye on.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022
  • With nine-year veteran Brandon Williams a free agent, the Ravens draft the second-best nose tackle in the entire class.
    Ryan McFadden, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2022
  • The key for the Dolphins’ run defense has been the reinsertion of nose tackle Raekwon Davis into the lineup.
    David Furones, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Nov. 2021
  • The 29-year-old talented nose tackle enters the final year of his four-year contract with the Bengals.
    Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 19 July 2023
  • Expect Buckner and nose tackle Grover Stewart to make life difficult for the Jaguars in the ground game.
    The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2022
  • The Baylor junior nose tackle recorded 2.5 tackles for loss in the Big 12 title game.
    Dallas News, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Davis has a rare blend of size, strength, and athleticism to be a true difference-maker at nose tackle.
    Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Kerr has filled a role as a nose tackle on early downs, and his physicality has helped the Bengals stop the run over the last two weeks.
    Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Defensive tackle Justin Madubuike and nose tackle Michael Pierce have played well.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Earlier this week, Texas nose tackle and movie buff Keondre Coburn talked about the hero’s journey.
    Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Nov. 2022
  • The veteran nose tackle had a hand in ten total tackles through the 50 mph wind gusts in Orchard Park, a career high through 65 games.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce agreed to take a $2 million pay cut as part of a contract restructure that will give the team about $2.7 million in salary cap space.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Clark didn't receive any accolades last season, but is recognized as one of the best nose tackles in the league.
    Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 24 July 2023
  • The problem isn’t that there isn’t a Salvadoran nose tackle or Japanese tight end.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2022
  • With exception to that and a bull rush from Steelers nose tackle Cam Heyward, Burrow was cool and collected in the pocket in the first half.
    Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 21 Nov. 2022
  • One player remaining healthy has been fifth-year nose tackle Kurt Hinish, who will be playing in a school-record 59th game.
    John Fineran, ajc, 18 Nov. 2021
  • The two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle has developed into a dominant force.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 16 July 2022
  • And that was with senior defensive back Qwuantrezz Knight and nose tackle Otito Ogbonnia, who both are out for this game.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Oregon will be without nose tackle Taki Taimani against Cal.
    oregonlive, 29 Oct. 2022
  • Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence had two sacks and three quarterback hits.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The Ravens have played the run well, allowing only 93.2 rushing yards per game, but need a stronger performance from nose tackle Brandon Williams.
    Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 16 Oct. 2021

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