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"About Football Glossary - Defensive End"

From James Alder,
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Definition: A defensive player who lines up at the end of the defensive line.

Pronunciation: di fens' iv - end

Examples: The job of the defensive end is to contain the running back on running plays to the outside, and rush the quarterback on passing plays.

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