nose tackle

noun

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The Philadelphia Eagles drafted ninth, 10th, 13th, 21st, 22nd and 30th, collecting stalwarts such as nose tackle Jalen Carter, receiver DaVonta Smith and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and defensive starters Jordan Davis and Nolan Smith. Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Uwazurike and third-round rookie Sai’vion Jones stood as the presumptive next men up with Franklin-Myers’ departure, with backup nose tackle Malcolm Roach also likely to shoulder some of Franklin-Myers’ snaps. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 Hunter, who projects as a nose tackle in the Panthers’ 3-4 defense, is likely to compete with Bobby Brown at the nose tackle spot. Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026 Mimis lined up at the nose tackle position for UNC at a significantly higher rate than Regis did. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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