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The team typically carries five or six defensive linemen, and Barrett joins a group that includes Teair Tart, Jamaree Caldwell and Dalvin Tomlinson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Even compared to other offensive linemen, they tend to be cheap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Nacua, Young, defensive lineman Kobie Turner and offensive linemen Steve Avila and Warren McClendon Jr. and punter Ethan Evans are eligible for extensions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The biggest holdup in the fiber boom, he said, is human capital for roles including drillers, foremen, splicers and aerial linemen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Michael was tough as nails, pushing his way past offensive linemen who sometimes weighed ninety more pounds than he did.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger