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Washington struggled in nearly every facet on defense last year, but especially with its tackling and coverage of tight ends.—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Wheatley isn’t a sudden-twitch mover and the tackling can get messy, but the size, awareness and ability to play deep, in the slot or around the box should keep him in the Day 2 conversation.—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Brown also had better marks than Perich in run defense, tackling and coverage, and pass rush, per PFF.—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2026 The first movie remains relevant in its tackling of gentrification and the cyclical nature of violence.—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tackling