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About Football Glossary - Defensive End

By James Alder, About.com Guide

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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