How to Use nose tackle in a Sentence

nose tackle

noun
Definition of nose tacklenext
  • All the defenses from the safeties down to the nose tackle.
    — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2020
  • The nose tackle has been at least a part-time starter for the past three seasons.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Suh became a free agent and the Rams chose nose tackle Greg Gaines in the fourth round of the 2019 draft.
    — Gary Klein Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2020
  • There’s no doubt in my mind Goldman is one of the top five nose tackles in the league.
    — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Even nose tackle Michael Pierce was making tackles to the far side of the field.
    — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Colts nose tackle Grover Stewart pounced on the ball at the Bears 16-yard line.
    — Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Colts nose tackle Grover Stewart pounced on the ball at the Bears 16-yard line.
    — Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Bengals must come away with a starting nose tackle in the first two rounds.
    — Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Daniels is aiming for the role as the backup nose tackle.
    — oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Sekona appeared to be on the fast track to becoming the starter at nose tackle.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2021
  • McVay said that Suh would line up as the nose tackle in the Rams' base defense.
    — Gary Klein, latimes.com, 27 Mar. 2018
  • Shelby Harris moves up a peg on the depth chart to start at nose tackle.
    — Ryan O'Halloran, The Denver Post, 10 July 2019
  • Virginia Tech nose tackle Tim Settle would be a load in the middle of the line.
    — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Zach Allen plays left guard and then nose tackle on defense.
    — James Weber, Cincinnati.com, 6 Dec. 2019
  • The Chiefs will have a different starting nose tackle for the third straight year.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, kansascity, 27 Apr. 2018
  • Playing him at end instead of nose tackle has been a boon for him and the defense.
    — Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2019
  • On this play, Poe is aligned as the shaded nose tackle between the center and right guard.
    — John Owning, Dallas News, 25 Mar. 2020
  • The top reserves are Aaron Vopal at end and freshman Bryson Williams at nose tackle.
    — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Jones has been a stalwart at nose tackle the past three seasons, but this is his first year as a starter.
    — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2020
  • If Jones can’t play, the Ravens might need to elevate nose tackle Josh Tupou, too.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
  • That’s why Davis has been playing 35-plus snaps a week the past three games, which is a heavy workload for a nose tackle.
    — Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Khyiris Tonga would be a boon for a team that still has a rather pressing need at nose tackle.
    — John Owning, Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2021
  • There is no one to fear or to have to game plan for except nose tackle Brandon Williams in the running game.
    — Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 21 June 2019
  • He and Justin Ellis are the two true nose tackles, and Ellis is injured.
    — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2019
  • 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 49ers signed Panthers nose tackle Zach Kerr, 30, to a one-year contract Tuesday.
    — Michael Williams, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2021
  • The former nose tackle coached at Wofford before that and is in the Terrier Hall of Fame.
    — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2024
  • In one area, players lined up to sign helmets for veteran nose tackle Michael Pierce.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Johnson cited the loss of nose tackle Andrew Billings to a torn pectoral muscle at the midway point of the season as a key absence.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025

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