How to Use nose tackle in a Sentence

nose tackle

noun
  • 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
  • Even nose tackle Michael Pierce was making tackles to the far side of the field.
    Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022
  • The Bengals must come away with a starting nose tackle in the first two rounds.
    Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Sekona appeared to be on the fast track to becoming the starter at nose tackle.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Washington’s scheme didn’t help him as Onwuzurike had to spend a lot of time at nose tackle.
    Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2021
  • 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
  • Rare nose tackle prospect who has upside as a pass rusher.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2021
  • The Bulldogs also had nose tackle Jordan Davis named to the first team defense.
    Charles Hollis, al, 28 June 2021
  • Pierce was signed last year to replace nose tackle Linval Joseph.
    Andrew Krammer, Star Tribune, 29 July 2021
  • The biggest mystery is who serves as the nose tackle in Miami’s 3-4 front.
    Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com, 4 May 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
  • Goldwire was cross trained at defensive end and nose tackle, which would allow him and Tell to play at the same time.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • Even in 2019, DaVon Hamilton came through with six sacks from nose tackle to complement Young.
    Nathan Baird, cleveland, 16 Aug. 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
  • Walter Nolen and Caden Curry give you a nose tackle and a three-technique.
    Stephen Means, cleveland, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Analysis: Tart and Jones will likely handle the nose tackle spot unless Pili beats one of those veterans out.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024
  • But when playing such teams, Weaver assuredly will use a natural nose tackle more often.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024

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