This numbering system is referred to as “defensive line techniques.” In a sense, the name is a little bit misleading because the numbering system instructs a defensive lineman where he is to ...

Northwestern’s defensive line was paper thin during spring ball. With only four defensive tackles and four defensive ends available, getting a breather between reps seemed like slim pickings.

Every Friday, former NFL defensive back Matt Bowen will take you inside the playbook with his “NFL 101” series. An in-depth look at personnel, formations, coverages, route concepts and more to ...

A year ago, the Denver defense — and particularly the men in the trenches — focused on a more-attacking defensive style. It’s ...

SAN JOSE — The defensive line of the Carolina Panthers can be defined with two letters and one number: G2X. “It’s just something that we’ve got, man,” defensive tackle Dwan Edwards told ...

Interior Defensive Line Additions. Walters frequently used a five-man front at Illinois, both on early downs and in passing down situations. In 2022, the Illini had two defensive tackles tied for ...

The Giants could view Travon Walker from Georgia as a defensive lineman more than an edge-rusher. At 6-foot-5 and 272 pounds, it looks as if he was created to play defensive end in Martindale’s ...