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Look up defense, defence, or defensive in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Defense or defence may refer to: Defense (military), forces primarily intended...

tackles. Defensive tackles are typically the largest and strongest of the defensive players. Depending on a team's defensive scheme, a defensive tackle...

Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. As central midfielders often...

A defensive publication, or defensive disclosure, is an intellectual property strategy used to prevent another party from obtaining a patent on a product...

Defensive rating or defensive efficiency is a statistic used in basketball to measure an individual player's or team's efficiency at preventing the other...

Defensive medicine, also called defensive medical decision making, refers to the practice of recommending a diagnostic test or medical treatment that...

A defensive wall is a fortification usually used to protect a city, town or other settlement from potential aggressors. The walls can range from simple...

Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football. This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line...

Defensive pessimism is a cognitive strategy in which an individual sets a low expectation for their performance, regardless of how well they have done...

In sabermetrics, the defensive spectrum is a graphical representation of the positions on a baseball field, arranged from the easiest (such as first base...

Defensive programming is a form of defensive design intended to develop programs that are capable of detecting potential security abnormalities and make...

Defensive driving describes the practice of anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others when operating a motor...

Defensive computing is a set of practices that computer users can use to reduce their risk of computer security problems. The goal of this method of computing...

The NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during...

Defensive architecture can refer to: Fortifications, military constructions or buildings designed to defend territories in warfare and/or to solidify...

In gridiron football, defensive backs (DBs), also called the secondary, are the players on the defensive side of the ball who play farthest back from the...

Defensive weapons include: Personal weapons - see Self-defense#Armed Missile defense Planetary defense weapons - see Asteroid impact avoidance Other means...

A defensive coordinator (DC) is a coach responsible for a gridiron football team's defense. Generally, the defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator...

are the offensive line (OL), while linemen on the opposing team are the defensive line (DL). A number of National Football League (NFL) rules specifically...

25, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for four teams...

Defensive imperialism is a theory of imperialism viewing security as the prime motive of imperialism. The view originated in Roman studies in the late...

accounting, defensive expenditures are expenditures that seek to minimise potential damage to oneself. Examples include defence and insurance. "defensive expenditure...

Defensive democracy is a term referring to the collection of laws, delegated legislation, and court rulings which limit certain rights and freedoms in...

Defensive helping is a concept in social psychology that describes where a member of an ingroup proffers help to an outgroup member in order to reduce...

considered part of the defensive line: Sometimes called a defensive guard, defensive tackles play at the center of the defensive line. Their function is...

Poland, also known as the September Campaign, Polish Campaign, and Polish Defensive War of 1939 (1 September – 6 October 1939), was a joint attack on the...

A defensive aide suite (DAS) is a military aircraft system which defends it from attack by surface-to-air missiles, air-to-air missiles and guided anti-aircraft...

The AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) is an annual award presented by the Associated Press (AP) to the defensive player in the National Football...

Defensive vomiting refers to the use of emesis by animals to defend against ingested pathogens or against predators. Vomiting serves an evolutionary purpose...

The Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award is annually awarded to the best defensive player in the Canadian football League. The winner of the award is...

Several organizations give out NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards. The Associated Press (AP) has been giving the award since 1972; Pro Football Writers...

NBA Defensive Player of the Year is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award given since the 1982–83 NBA season to the best defensive player...

Baltimore Ravens in 2014, serving as a defensive assistant. In 2021, Macdonald left the Ravens to become the defensive coordinator of the Michigan Wolverines...

A defensive three-second violation is a basketball rules infraction in the National Basketball Association (NBA), which was added prior to the 2001–2002...

A defensive fighting position is a type of earthwork constructed in a military context, generally large enough to accommodate anything from one soldier...

Defensive communication is a communicative behavior that occurs within relationships, work environments, and social groups when an individual reacts in...

the organization he served from 2017 to 2020. Prior to this, he was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers from 2024 to 2025 and the University...

Austin Williams (born June 20, 1994) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL)...

season, as he led the NFL in tackles and won the Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, becoming the third youngest recipient in its...

Defensive neorealism is a structural theory in international relations which is derived from the school of neorealism. The theory finds its foundation...

Donald (born May 23, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He...

22, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, for the Houston...

("strong") and facere ("to make"). From very early history to modern times, defensive walls have often been necessary for cities to survive in an ever-changing...

led her team to the Final Four. As a junior, Brink received the WBCA Defensive Player of the Year award and became Stanford's all-time leader in blocks...

Defensive design is the practice of planning for contingencies in the design stage of a project or undertaking. Essentially, it is the practice of anticipating...

four major North American sports leagues. Tomlin began his NFL career as defensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings before joining...

is an American former professional basketball player. Renowned for his defensive and rebounding abilities, his biography on the official NBA website states...

an American former professional football player and analyst who was a defensive end for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily...

football for the Illinois Fighting Illini, where he was named the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year in 2022. Witherspoon was selected by the Seahawks fifth...

(NEA) annually awarded the George Halas Trophy to the most outstanding defensive player in the National Football League (NFL). The winner was released...

The Rostov Defensive Operation on November 5–16, 1941 was a front–line defensive operation of the Soviet troops of the Southern Front, an integral part...

jə-DEV-ee-on; born February 14, 1993) is an American professional football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

The following cities have, or historically had, defensive walls. Algiers Ghardaïa Timimoun See List of Egypt castles, forts, fortifications and city walls...

finding himself now on the defensive side of the ball. He began his NFL coaching career in 2012 as an assistant defensive backs coach with the Tampa Bay...

Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025 and the head coach of...

Germany as the Plattensee Offensive and in the Soviet Union as the Balaton Defensive Operation. It took place in Western Hungary on the Eastern Front and lasted...

Below is a list of current National Football League (NFL) defensive coordinators. List of current NFL head coaches List of current NFL offensive coordinators...

are members of the defensive team, and typically line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and so back up the defensive linemen. They play...

Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY or DPOTY) is the name of an award given in sports for outstanding defensive play by a single player over the course...

(July 4, 1981 – April 9, 2016) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college...

Olympic cyclist Michael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985), American football player Michael Bennett (defensive tackle, born 1993), American football...

Jamel Johnson (born October 21, 2003) is an American football defensive back for the TCU Horned Frogs. Johnson attended high school at Seguin located...

1960) is an American football coach who most recently served as a senior defensive assistant and secondary coach for the Baltimore Ravens of the National...

Robert Crosby (born August 22, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He...

Cowboy", is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college...

Defensive gun use (DGU) is the use or presentation of a firearm for self-defense, defense of others or, in some cases, protecting property. The frequency...

deliberate defensive operation that the Soviets implemented to repel the German offensive is referred to as the Kursk Strategic Defensive Operation. The...

history to be selected first-team All-Pro at two different positions, defensive end and outside linebacker, in the same season. Three years later, Mack...

(born 17 June 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Wrexham. Whiteman came through the...

offensive and defensive coordinators. Common position coaches on coaching staffs in the National Football League and NCAA football include: Defensive line (DL)...

political discourse. While modernist Islamic scholars have emphasized the defensive and non-military aspects of jihad, some Islamists have advanced aggressive...

Nicknamed "the Grindfather", he is a six-time member on the NBA All-Defensive Team, including three first-team selections. Allen won an NBA championship...

January 4, 1983) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...

The Luga Defensive Line (Luga fortified position; Russian: Лужский оборонительный рубеж) was a system of Soviet fortifications (defensive line) of approximately...

Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks from 2013 to 2014, coaching a defense...

21 November 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or defender for Premier League club Sunderland. O'Nien joined...

during World War II, between October 1941 and January 1942. The Soviet defensive effort thwarted Germany's attack on Moscow, the capital and largest city...

Philadelphia Eagles. He was most recently an assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills. Frazier started his sports career at...

player in NBA history. He is also widely regarded as one of the best defensive players of all time, excelling in rebounding, shot-blocking, and interior...

Panther-Stellung), also known as the Ostwall ("Eastern Wall"), was a defensive line of the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front of World War II from 1943 to...

Isaiah Verse (born November 4, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He...

Basketball Association (NBA) for 17 seasons. Nicknamed "the Glove" for his defensive abilities, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of...

first NBA All-Defensive Team selection. In December 2023, Anunoby was traded to the Knicks. In 2026, he was named to his second All-Defensive Team and reached...

Rodri or Rodrigo, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and captains the Spain national...

25, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

of the Year is the award given by USA Today to the best offensive and defensive high school football players in America. The award has been given since...

(born February 14, 1978) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons,...

offensive or defensive players could be winners, but only offensive players won it. The award was replaced with separate offensive and defensive selections...

plays, with more value going to key defensive positions like catcher and shortstop than positions with less defensive importance such as first base. A high...

coach who is the defensive coordinator for the North Carolina Tar Heels. The son of Bill Belichick, he began his career as a defensive assistant under...

kah-LAY-iss; born September 1, 1986) is an American professional football defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He...

the 2017 NBA draft. He is a three-time NBA All-Star, a six-time NBA All-Defensive Team honoree, and he helped the Heat reach the NBA Finals in 2020 and...

presented by the Associated Press (AP) to the top first-year offensive and defensive players in the National Football League (NFL). Winners are selected by...

award of the European premier level EuroLeague. It is awarded to the best defensive player throughout the season, up until the EuroLeague Final Four stage...

In baseball statistics, defensive runs saved (DRS) measures the number of runs a player saved or cost his team on defense relative to an average player...

is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and three linebackers. It is called a "base defense" because it is the default defensive alignment...

on the defensive. Soviet military operations included Tikhoretsk-Stavropol Defensive Operation (25 July – 5 August 1942) Armavir-Maikop Defensive Operation...

Leningrad strategic defensive operation is the term in Soviet historiography for the defensive operations in the area south of Leningrad by the Red Army...

1971) is an American football coach and former player who is the current defensive coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin. He served as head football...

Football League (NFL) from 2022 to 2024. Eberflus also served as the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 to 2021 and the Dallas...

Philadelphia Eagles in 2001, serving as defensive coordinator from 2009 to 2010, and was later the defensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers from...

Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, Parsons was named Defensive Rookie of the Year and earned four Pro Bowl and three All-Pro selections...

Pearce Jr. (born October 12, 2003) is an American professional football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He...

seasons with the New York Giants. He is widely regarded as the greatest defensive player of all time – and considered by some as the best football player...

American professional football coach who most recently served as the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL)...

infantry forces of the Second Army following behind them would take up defensive positions along the river. The plan called for the 2nd Army to arrive...

Byron Young (born November 10, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL)...

a peripheral role in the overall battle; for the Soviets, a strategic defensive operation. The battle took place over a large area in eastern Ukraine...

Considered one of the greatest defensive players of all time, he is a nine-time All-Defensive Team member, was NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017,...

American football coach who is the associate head coach, defensive line coach and senior defensive assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National...

move into the centre-back positions. There are two main defensive strategies used by defensive lines: the zonal defence, where each centre-back covers...

Retrieved 25 May 2026. Heltman, Russ (22 July 2025). "Bengals Release Defensive Tackle Ahead of Training Camp". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 22 July...

Philadelphia 76ers the following day. Thybulle was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team as a member of the 76ers in 2021 and 2022. He was traded to...

February 24, 1981) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League...

seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was most recently the defensive backs coach for Florida State University from 2023 to 2025. He played...

does not by itself indicate defensive indifference; the official scorer must also factor in the game situation and the defensive players' actions. Relative...

the organism receives in this way allows for the possibility of taking defensive action regarding the perceived danger. Both Freuds studied defence mechanisms...

Chalobah (born 12 December 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Charlton Athletic. Born in Sierra...

an American professional football coach and former player who is the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL)...

American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL)...

(born Joshua Allen, July 13, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL)...

December 21, 1959) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League...

WNBA All-Defensive Team is an annual Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) honor given since the 2005 WNBA season to the best defensive players...

is a position in gridiron football on the defense. The safeties are defensive backs who line up ten to fifteen yards from the line of scrimmage. There...

11, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played...

22, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the first...

NBA player to win a scoring title, be a champion, Finals MVP, MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. Internationally, Wilson plays for...

time defensive players were the first two picks after the first three picks in the previous year's draft were quarterbacks. Five Georgia defensive players...

Defensive termination is a form of implicit cross licensing of patent or other intellectual property rights. Consider a case where company A licenses...

as the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears from 1978 to 1985, and of the Houston Oilers in 1993. Coaching multiple Hall of Fame defensive players...

Director of player development for Syracuse University. Freeney played as a defensive end and linebacker for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL)...

receiver, either as a flanker or a slotback. The defense was allowed two defensive specialists (DS), who almost universally played in the secondary. Players...

Buccaneers improved to a 5–11 mark in 1978. The team boasted a strong defensive unit that finished seventh in points allowed. The team was competitive...

versatility, and defensive ability. As of 2026, he is one of five NBA players to have won both the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and the NBA Defensive Player of...

(December 9, 1938 – June 3, 2013) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He...

Cleveland Browns in the 2017 NFL draft. With the Browns, Garrett won NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and 2025, in addition to receiving seven Pro...

May 14, 1992) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end of the National Football League (NFL), famous for his intense and...

was an American professional football player who was a linebacker and defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers,...

Mutombo", he is commonly regarded as one of the best shot-blockers and defensive players of all time. Outside of basketball, he was known for his humanitarian...

since served as the head coach of the New York Jets and Buccaneers, the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals and Buccaneers, and the secondary...

killings were acts of self-defense. The following season, he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year and led the Ravens' record-setting defense, which established...

Patricia (born September 13, 1974) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for Ohio State. He previously served 15 non-consecutive seasons...

Carpenter (born May 31, 2001) is a former American professional football defensive tackle and current quality control coach. He played college football for...

victim of an attack while trying to defend against the assailant(s). Defensive wounds are often found on the hands and forearms if a victim raised them...

A fortified tower (also defensive tower or castle tower or, in context, just tower) is one of the defensive structures used in fortifications, such as...

A defensive substitution in the game of baseball occurs when a currently non-playing player is placed into the field in place of another player, typically...

Rookie of the Year awards have been given annually to an offensive and defensive rookie in the NFL since 1969, except in 1985. In 2013, PFWA began selecting...

linebacker who is the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive line coach for...

10, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

The Purple People Eaters was the nickname given to the defensive line of the Minnesota Vikings from 1967 to 1977, consisting mainly of Alan Page, Carl...

White defensiveness, white denial, white diversion, and white fragility are terms used in some academic and social discussions to describe certain reactions...

The defensive walls of Łęczyca are walls constructed around the small, but once strategically important Polish town of Łęczyca. They were built by Kazimierz...

The Defensive War (Spanish: Guerra defensiva) was a strategy and phase in the Arauco War between Spain and independent Mapuches. The idea of the Defensive...

The Women's National Basketball Association's Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) award given...

Deshun Jones (born July 3, 1994) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL)...

historically served defensive purposes, and the term "wall" originally referred to defensive walls and ramparts. Examples of famous defensive walls include...

The Baltic strategic defensive operation (Russian: Прибалтийская стратегическая оборонительная операция, romanized: Pribaltiyskaya strategicheskaya oboronitel'naya...

defensive coordinator and Assistant Head Coach for Defense at North Carolina. A veteran of the coaching ranks, Chizik previously was UNC's defensive coordinator...

State Beavers, Payton was named first-team All-Pac-12 as well as Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. He won his first NBA championship with the Warriors...

sometime in the later 18th century. Boulder walls were constructed for defensive and other purposes along the Fraser Canyon in the 15th century. Early...

from 1974 to 1975 before walking on at San Diego State, where he played defensive back with future NFL player and head coach Herman Edwards. Fox received...

coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously a defensive quality control coach...

(September 17, 2025). "Freeze Does Not Anticipate Changes to Auburn's Defensive Rotation as SEC Play Begins". Auburn Tigers on SI. Sports Illustrated...

February 28, 2025. Boley, Austin (April 25, 2025). "Baltimore Ravens select defensive end Mike Green in second round of NFL draft". WGAL. Retrieved May 2, 2025...

Defensive strategy is defined as a marketing tool that helps companies to retain valuable customers that can be taken away by competitors. Competitors...

August 2, 1960) is an American football coach who was most recently the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League...

been considered to be among the best defensive coordinators in the NFL. In his long career, he has served as defensive coordinator in eight separate stints...

A defensive war (German: Verteidigungskrieg) is one of the causes that justify war by the criteria of the Just War tradition. It means a war where at...

1994) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle and defensive end for 10 years with the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs....

He is a two-time NBA champion, two-time NBA Finals MVP, two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and the 1994 NBA MVP. He is widely regarded as one...

June 3, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with...

as the head coach at the University of Tennessee from 2018 to 2020 and defensive coordinator at the University of Alabama from 2016 to 2017, University...

November 30, 1988) is an American football coach and former defensive end. He is currently the defensive coordinator for the Prague Lions of the European League...

13, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 12 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football...

with 10 receptions for 113 yards and three touchdowns. He played both defensive end and tight end as a redshirt senior and had 11 tackles with two tackles...

sack leader (33). Following Beasley's senior season, he was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year. In 2016, Beasley was named to his first Pro Bowl and...

coach. He served as the Defensive Coordinator at the University of Michigan in 2024 and 2025. Previously, he had been Defensive Coordinator for the New...

coach with the latter. At the NFL level, he has previously served as defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks and currently...

The defensive attribution hypothesis (or bias, theory, or simply defensive attribution) is a social psychological term where an observer attributes the...

Xavier Davis (born January 12, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL)...

LeBeau spent the majority of his coaching career as a defensive assistant, most notably as the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh...

(PBA) Defensive Player of the Year is an annual Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) award given since the 1993 PBA season to the top defensive player...

the twenty-sixth pick in round 17, number 442 overall, of Fred Zirkie, defensive tackle from Duke University, by the AFL's NY Jets. O. J. Simpson, running...

The First Defensive Battle of the Don also known as First Battle of Don, is the term adopted by Italian historiography to define the harsh and difficult...

season, he was named an All-Star for the first time and named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Mobley, along with his older brother Isaiah began...

and field goals, all while remaining vigilant of the opposing team's defensive strategy. On defense, the goal is to prevent the offense from scoring...

who is the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive coordinator...

The Defensive Player of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League player (not goaltenders) who is chosen as the best defensive player...

Chandler was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team three times. While with New York, he was voted the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2012; he was...

of private companies producing necessity goods are known as defensive stocks. Defensive stocks are stocks that provide a constant dividend and stable...

Anthony Lucas (born October 8, 2004) is an American professional football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

put forward by the political scholar John Mearsheimer in response to defensive realism. Offensive realism holds that the anarchic nature of the international...

head coach Sean McDermott's defense and is considered one of the best defensive players in Bills franchise history. Milano and his siblings Gina and Michael...

1966) is an American football coach and former player. He is the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for Florida State University, positions...

Bosa (/ˈboʊsə/; born July 11, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected...

"Swaggy", is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for nine seasons in National Football League (NFL). He played college...

Tower", he is regarded as one of the best defensive players of all time. Gobert has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award four times, tied for...

29, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

NCAA Division I Football Championship in eight seasons. Entz was the defensive coordinator for the Bison from 2014 until his promotion following the...

stick phasmid (Peruphasma schultei) is not a bluff: the insect sprays defensive dolichodial-like monoterpene chemical compounds at attackers. Among moths...

fumbles. As a sophomore, he won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the best defensive player in college football, was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, and...

Conference Defensive Player of the Year may refer to: Pac-12 Conference Football Defensive Player of the Year Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Defensive Player...

second-team All-Peninsula District member as a defensive end, he recorded 96 tackles (60 solo) and 12 sacks as a defensive end his senior season, and registered...

There are three different types of quality control teams: offensive, defensive, and special teams. Offensive quality control will chart the upcoming...

Anderson Jr. (born September 2, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

NBA All-Star team, later winning Defensive Player of the Year that same season. Jackson is renowned for his defensive dominance, particularly his exceptional...

additional defensive back in a nickel defense. A base defense consists of two cornerbacks and two safeties, making the nickelback the fifth defensive back on...

the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). He previously served as the defensive coordinator and the inside linebackers coach at Ole Miss from 2023 to...

(December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. White...

the Denver Broncos. Jones served as the primary defensive tackle and nose tackle in their 3–4 defensive scheme, starting 48 games and logging 122 tackles...

transferring to McClymonds High School, playing football as a wide receiver and defensive back. He was a first-team all-metro performer at wide receiver. Dansby...

career as a specialty outside linebacker, then played as a defensive end because of a defensive scheme change from the 3–4 to the 4–3 defense. He was the...

The NCHC Defensive Defenseman of the Year is an annual award given out at the conclusion of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference regular season to...

Derrick Moore (born December 6, 2002) is an American professional football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

December 13, 1961) is an American football coach and former player. He is a defensive analyst for the University of Mississippi, a position he has held since...

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), founded in 1996, is an organization based in Bogata, Texas, that governs a practical shooting sport...

2016, and helped them win a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. As a defensive coach, he helped the Houston Rockets rank among the top 5 in the league...

Robert Thomas (born February 18, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL)....

Smith (born June 18, 1963) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons, primarily...

(born October 14, 1941) is an American football coach. He is the current defensive coordinator of the San Antonio Toros of the Continental Football League...

American professional football coach and former tight end who is the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League...

Leonard led the league in tackles and was named a First-Team All-Pro and Defensive Rookie of the Year; he was also voted into the NFL Top 100 the following...

31, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions from 2021 to 2024, the defensive backs coach for the New Orleans Saints...

1942) is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 through 1979. He was...

Williams (born September 9, 2002) is an American professional football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He...

coach who is the head football coach at Duke University. He served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Penn State from 2022 to 2023 and...

2010, 2015 15x NBA All-Defensive Team selections: 8× NBA All-Defensive First Team: 1999–2003, 2005, 2007, 2008 7× NBA All-Defensive Second Team: 1998, 2004...

the Soviet defenses at the Rybachy peninsula further, and had gone into defensive positions at its neck by July. Some of its units were sent south to aid...

July 13, 1993) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League...

Smith Sr., also played collegiately for Arkansas before 13 seasons as a defensive lineman in the NFL. Smith Jr. grew up in Plano, Texas, where he attended...

28, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

3, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

Harris (born September 27, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL)...

which defenders can target attackers who have reached the base of the defensive wall. A smaller related structure that only protects key points of a fortification...

Clark Jr. (born October 4, 1995) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Playing...

(1980–1982). Only four defensive players were recognized during the single award era: Georgia safety Jake Scott, Tennessee defensive tackle Reggie White...

September 3, 1976) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League...

13, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

an American professional football coach and former player who is the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL)...

12, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL)...

facing towards the pitcher's mound. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the left fielder is assigned the number seven. Of all outfielders...

Derrick Harmon (born August 3, 2003) is an American professional football defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL)...

fiber artist, and motivational speaker. He played professionally as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and...

Grant of the Montreal Victorias, describes the point as "essentially defensive. He should not stray too far from his place, because oftentimes he is...

June 17, 1989), nicknamed "Tooz", was an American professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who later became an actor. Matuszak...

several badges were given, the awardee must wear only the highest badge. Defensive memorial cordon "防衛功労章". Japanese Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 15 March...

1971) is an American television host and former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons with...

Jefferson (born September 24, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL)...

draft. Surtain has made four consecutive Pro Bowls and was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. He is the son of former Pro Bowl cornerback...

came in the season-opener, earning him Mid-American Conference (MAC) Defensive Player of the Week honors. After the season, Rogers entered the NCAA transfer...

Williams (born February 12, 1999) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). After...

6, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts...

Hostile architecture, also called defensive design, is an urban design strategy that uses elements of the built environment to purposefully guide behavior...

Timothy Smith (born August 9, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL)...

Maigret on the Defensive (French: Maigret se défend) is a 1964 detective novel by the Belgian writer Georges Simenon featuring his character Jules Maigret...

season after intercepting six passes. Martin was named All-USFL as both a defensive back and as a punt returner 1984. Martin was traded to the Arizona Outlaws...

American professional football player who was an outside linebacker and defensive end for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college...

Da'Quan Carter (born April 4, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL)...

The defensive system of Verona is a military, logistical and infrastructural complex consisting of city walls, bastions, forts, entrenched camps, warehouses...

Defensive patent aggregation (DPA) is the practice of purchasing patents or patent rights to keep such patents out of the hands of entities that would...

American professional football coach and former player who is currently the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL)...

former football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Spokane Shock as a street free agent in 2010. He played college football as a defensive tackle for the...

27, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college...

professional football coach and former player who is the defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears of the National Football...

Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played as a defensive back in the NFL for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. Jackson was selected...

Nittany Lions. Jones played football at Penn State from 1998–2001 as a defensive lineman, being named a starter in each of those years. He went undrafted...

An outfielder is a person playing in one of the three defensive positions in baseball or softball, farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left...

kim-DEE-chee; born September 19, 1994) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He most recently played for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian...

(born November 20, 1956) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons with...

playing career, Reed was selected to nine total Pro Bowls, was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2004, won Super Bowl XLVII, and has an NFL record...

1968 with ten interceptions. In 1967, Scott was named first-team All-SEC defensive back by the Associated Press, and in 1968 again in both the AP and the...

outstanding season, she was named to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team and named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. During the 2020–21 season, in her...

Jr. (born January 7, 1990) is an American former professional football defensive lineman who is a coach for the Berlin Thunder in the American Football...

9, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons...

professional football player who spent his entire 13-year career as a defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He...

(born December 19, 1972) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons...

(/ˈboʊsə/; born October 23, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL)...

football defensive lineman for the Florida Gators. McCray attended Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida. He played as a defensive lineman and...

A spider hole is a type of defensive fighting position, similar to a surveillance/hidesite used for observation. Spider holes are designed to camouflage...

during her WNBA career. She won the WNBA MVP Award in 2017 and the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award four times (2011, 2013, 2016, 2021). She led...

University, a position he has held since 2020. He previously served as the defensive coordinator at LSU, Wisconsin, Utah State, Hawaii, Delta State, and Cal...

British-Nigerian former professional American football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

nicknamed "Mr. Cowboy", is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons...

is made up of one goalkeeper and ten outfield players who fill various defensive, midfield, and attacking positions depending on the formation deployed...

Basketball Association (PBA) All-Defensive Team is an honor given annually to the five players which exhibited outstanding defensive capabilities. Starting from...

fortified structures. For city walls in particular, see List of cities with defensive walls. Fossatum Africae Sungbo's Eredo, built during 800–1000 AD in Ijebu...

Hutchinson (born August 9, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was...

as a defensive assistant while on injured reserve for the season. In 1985, Fisher used his time on the Bears' injured reserve to assist defensive coordinator...

assistant under Bill Belichick, serving under him as a defensive assistant while Belichick was the defensive coordinator with the Jets and later following him...

26, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL)...

All-Defensive Team may refer to: NBA All-Defensive Team WNBA All-Defensive Team Philippine Basketball Association All-Defensive Team This disambiguation...

Morris Jr. (born April 22, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He...

than one, such as when they are losing by two points late in the game. A defensive two-point conversion occurs when, during an extra point attempt, the defense...

Caden Davis (born June 8, 2004) is an American football player who was a defensive end for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2022 to 2025. Davis, though never...

nicknamed "Goose", was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 12 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens...

The Family's Defensive Alliance (地球防衛家族, Chikyū Bōei Kazoku; lit. Earth Defence Family) is an anime television series created and written by Shōji Kawamori...

of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit, the 36th overall defensive end, and the 441st overall player in the class of 2022, where he committed...

held since the 2022 season. Venables served as the associate head coach, defensive coordinator, and linebackers coach at Clemson University from 2012 to...

Mannerheim Line (Finnish: Mannerheim-linja, Swedish: Mannerheimlinjen) was a defensive fortification line on the Karelian Isthmus built by Finland against the...

been awarded annually since 1993 to the collegiate American football defensive player adjudged by the membership of the Football Writers Association...

in Upland, California. As a senior, he was the USA Today High School Defensive Player of the Year and won the Dick Butkus Award. A five star recruit...

June 20, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for eight seasons with the Detroit Lions in the National Football...

football defensive end. He played college football at Miami (FL). Jackson attended Gulliver Prep, where he was a two-way starter at defensive end and tight...

in the second round of the 1979 NFL draft; he went on to be named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Haslett's coaching career began in the late 1980s...

(born September 3, 1976), is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily...

3, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New...

18, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college...

9, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He...

who played as a defensive midfielder. He last managed Super League Greece club Asteras Tripolis. Regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of...

air-launched from a distance sufficient to allow the attacking vehicle to avoid defensive fire from the target area, and the effect of the weapon exploding on a...

the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award, NABC Defensive Player of the Year award and the Lefty Driesell Award as the top defensive player in the...

American former professional football player who was a linebacker and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was a two-sport star at...

(born November 12, 1955) is an American former professional football defensive end who played two seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football...

played college football for the Troy State Trojans as a defensive end, winning Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year in 2004. Ware was selected in the first...

August 22, 1958) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League...

played as a defensive midfielder. He most notably played for Real Madrid and AC Milan. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders...

National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 2001, whose defense in...

football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. The son of Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long and older...

head football coach at the University of Oregon. He was previously the defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach at the University of Georgia...

(born 6 January 1981) is an English American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League...

Urlacher quickly established himself as one of the NFL's most productive defensive players, winning the NFL Rookie of the Year Award. During his career,...

two with the New Orleans Saints. Recognized as one of the league's top defensive backs during his career, Sharper was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and...

21, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons. He...

of logs placed side by side vertically, with the tops sharpened as a defensive wall. Stockade is derived from the French word estocade. The French word...

In the final two seasons of his playing career, he played defensive end in a 4–3 defensive scheme. He is also Washington's all-time leader in sacks with...

championships with the San Antonio Spurs. An eight-time member of the All-Defensive Team (including five First-Team selections), he is regarded as one of...

17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named Defensive Player of the Year during the 2006–07 NBA season, leading the league in...

situations when (1) it is hard to distinguish offensive weapons from defensive weapons, and (2) offense has the advantage in any conflict over defense...

1, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL), spending the...

A defensive zone is a previously prepared area of terrain allocated for defense to a military formation, where its forces and means are located, a fire...

who is the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive backs coach...

invasion. Together with their adjoining defensive lines, the Black Forest fortifications formed a defensive system over 200 kilometres (120 mi) long...

Chase Young (born April 14, 1999) is an American professional football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL)....

Daddy", is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. He played...

while being an all-conference and all-state performer in football. A defensive back in football, Johnson helped his school to a state playoff appearance...

touchdowns as a wide receiver with 46 tackles and three interceptions as a defensive back, being named all-metro by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch while helping...

October 14, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). A two-time first-team All-Pro...

1984) was an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the St. Louis Cardinals of National Football League (NFL). He...

Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles, where he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. He also played junior college football for the Independence...

Starks combined to intercept ten passes, and defensive end Rob Burnett contributed with 10.5 sacks. Defensive tackle Sam Adams was voted to the Pro Bowl...

radio host, and former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League for 13 years with the New York Giants...

United Press International (UPI); replaced with separate offensive and defensive selections in 1990. Selected by coaches and media. In 2011, the award...

and 12 quarterback hurries. As a senior, he was named the District 8-5A Defensive MVP after making 76 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 6 sacks. He played...

ball-carrier). The defensive line (DL) consists of defensive ends (DE) and defensive tackles (DT). Defensive ends line up on the ends of the defensive line, while...

football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator for Penn State, his alma mater. He previously served as the defensive coordinator for UCLA and USC...

blossomed under defensive coordinator Bud Carson. His tackle of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jim Everett in 1988 led to a rule prohibiting defensive players from...

winner of the Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually to the nation's best defensive back. A two-time consensus first-team All-American, Carrier had seven...

1987) is an American former professional football player who played defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. He played...

10, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Arizona Cardinals and...

19, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for twelve seasons with the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990 in...

pennants, and two World Series championships between 1966 and 1979. A defensive standout, Belanger won eight Gold Glove Awards between 1969 and 1978,...

Allen (defensive back, born 1958), American and Canadian football defensive back Jeff Allen (defensive back, born 1948), American football defensive back...

recently the defensive coordinator for Tennessee State University. His most recent National Football League (NFL) experience was as the defensive coordinator...

baseball. In football, he was an All-State choice and ranked the top defensive back prospect in the country by SuperPrep, and named Arizona Player-of-the-Year...

23, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

(born April 1, 1970) is an American football coach who is the current defensive coordinator for Virginia Tech. He previously served as the head coach...

refuge or defended settlement located to exploit a rise in elevation for defensive advantage. They are typical of the late European Bronze Age and Iron Age...

"Big Hen", is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played...

Dumervil (born January 19, 1984) is an American former professional football defensive end and linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for...

Montez Sweat (born September 4, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

21, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for 46 games in the National Football League from 1988 to 1991. Thomas...

of his era, he has been selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team thrice and was the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022, becoming only the second...

December 10, 1982) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League...

Rogers (born September 12, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats and Auburn...

AFC Defensive Player of the Week, becoming the first Texans rookie to win the award twice in one season. Cushing was also named the NFL Defensive Rookie...

Morgenthau, George Kennan, and Reinhold Niebuhr. Neorealism is subdivided into defensive and offensive neorealism. Neorealism is an ideological departure from...

League, currently refers to the defensive back rather than the running back, as in American football. The defensive halfback lines up inside covering...

Illinois Fighting Illini. Smith has been to the Super Bowl twice, as the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in 2001 and head coach for the Bears...

school history. He became the first player in SEC history to be named Defensive Player of the Week four times in the same season. Following his junior...

WBCA NCAA Division I Defensive Player of the Year is awarded by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association to the best defensive player in NCAA Division...

as a defensive assistant with the Dallas Cowboys in 1994, where he helped the team win Super Bowl XXX in January 1996. After positions as defensive coordinator...

touchdown in nine games. Following the season, Gary was named USA Today Defensive Player of the Year and High School All-American. Gary participated in...

his college career as an H-back and did not see his first action on the defensive line until his junior year. He was a third-team All-American and All-Western...

is the defensive coordinator at Clemson University. He previously served as the head coach at Indiana from 2017 to 2023, and was the defensive coordinator...

draft following the 2023 season. After the season, Iowa defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Phil Parker remarked, "I didn't see Nile Kinnick...

football coach at the University of Notre Dame. He previously served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Notre Dame in 2021. Freeman was also...

Alabama. Later he would break another barrier by becoming the first black defensive coordinator in the Southeastern Conference. His coaching career spanned...

college football for the USC Trojans, where he was named the Pat Tillman Defensive Player of the Year and a unanimous All-American in 2022. Tuipulotu was...

safeties coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He was previously a defensive assistant with the New England Patriots of the National Football League...

Craig James (born April 29, 1996) is an American professional football defensive back. He was most recently a member of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian...

an American professional football coach and former safety who is the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL)...

4, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played four seasons for...

a junior in 1997, he was a national champion and the first primarily defensive player in college football history to win the Heisman Trophy. Selected...

American football coach and former player. He currently serves as the defensive coordinator and safeties coach for Temple University. Smith's coaching...

from 1970 through 1984, won each year by an offensive player. An AFC Defensive Player of the Year was named from 1975 to 1996, and an AFC Offensive Player...

United States Defensive Publication is a published patent application for which the inventor has elected not to get patent coverage. Defensive Publications...

The Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual basketball award given to the most outstanding defensive player in men's and women's college...

Jonathan Allen (born January 16, 1995) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL)...

an American college football coach and former player who is the senior defensive assistant for South Carolina. He was head coach at Georgia Tech from 2018...

Long (born January 6, 1960) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with...

Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played in the NFL as a defensive end. Smith played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was...

is an American gridiron football coach who is currently serving as the defensive coordinator for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL)...

nicknamed the Legion of Boom consisted of the starters in the Seahawks defensive backfield: Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, Brandon Browner...

Anthony Barnett (born June 25, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He...

In American football, the 3–4 defense is a common defensive alignment consisting of three down linemen and four linebackers. It is called a "base defense"...

Chargers. Physically, Matthews was a late bloomer. His father was the team's defensive coordinator, but declined to start his son because he was physically undersized...

(September 3, 1946 – May 8, 2017) was an American professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Green...

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he was teammates with defensive tackle Jimmy Sykes. Bob Richardson. justsportsstats.com "Bob Richardson...

he was twice voted the NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1985, 1989) and was a five-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team. The 7-foot-4-inch (2.24 m)...

League (NFL). He went to high school at Apopka High School. He played as a defensive end and a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots...

November 27, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League...

Milwaukee Bucks. He was a five-time NBA All-Star and won the first two NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards in 1983 and 1984. He was elected to the Naismith...

multi-disciplinary artist Steve Parker (defensive end, born 1956), American football player with the New Orleans Saints Steve Parker (defensive end, born 1959), American...

American college football coach and former player. He is currently the defensive coordinator at University of Tennessee. Knowles served as the head football...

(October 16, 1961 – January 28, 2020) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He spent the majority...

(February 10, 1951 – December 7, 2023) was an American professional football defensive back who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with...

A curtain wall is a defensive wall between fortified towers or bastions of a castle, fortress, or town. Evidence for curtain walls or a series of walls...

The Masefau Defensive Fortifications consist of a pair of concrete pillboxes on the shores of Masefau Bay on the island of Tutuila in the United States...

While there, he was an all-state selection and three-year starter at defensive back, running back and wide receiver. He recorded 112 career tackles with...

head football coach at Syracuse University. Previously, he served as the defensive backs coach at Georgia. Brown was raised in Camden, New Jersey and graduated...

affected by overall team performance, influenced by both the offensive and defensive performance of the team as a whole. However, there is controversy in the...

an American former football coach and player. He was most recently the defensive coordinator for the Louisiana State University Tigers football team. He...

Bundesliga (BBL) award given since the 2002–03 season to the league's best defensive player. American player Immanuel McElroy is the all-time record holder...

coach and former professional defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL). He is the defensive line coach for Missouri Baptist...

Falcons, working as an assistant defensive backs coach before joining the Green Bay Packers in 2008 as a defensive quality control coach. He was promoted...

trunks or wooden or iron stakes used as a fence for enclosure or as a defensive wall. Palisades can form a stockade. Palisade derives from pale, from...

professional football coach and former nose tackle who is currently the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League...

1983, was a four-time NBA All-Star, a nine-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team, and was the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 1983. In 2019, Jones was...

A battlement, in defensive architecture such as city walls and castles, is a parapet—a low protective wall between chest and head height—in which regularly...

(born January 15, 1978) is an American college football coach who is the defensive coordinator at Auburn. He was formerly the head coach for the University...

announced the hiring of Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach. Under new defensive coordinator Aden Durde, Bryant fully...

defense A type of nickel formation with two linemen (two defensive ends, DEs, or one DE and one defensive tackle, DT), four linebackers (two interior linebackers...

the second round of the 2006 NFL draft, where he was recognized as the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Ryans was selected to two Pro Bowls before being traded...

The Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research or S.P.N.D. (Persian: سازمان پژوهش‌های نوین دفاعی, romanized: Sazman-e Pazhouheshhaye Novin-e Defa’i...

Richard Henry Smith (born June 18, 1944) is an American former football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins...

Mountaineers, Carter was known as one of the top defensive players in college basketball, winning the NABC Defensive Player of the Year and the Lefty Driesell...

1, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Arizona...

August 4, 2010) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was a four-time All-Pro...

players line up in before the start of a down. There are both offensive and defensive formations and many in both categories. Sometimes, formations are referred...

Anudike-Uzomah (born January 24, 2002) is an American professional football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL)....

April 17, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played...

contracts". USA Today. Salomone, Dan (May 1, 2024). "Giants sign veteran defensive back David Long Jr". Giants.com. Eisen, Michael (August 28, 2024). "Giants...

'Frisian horses', not to be confused with the animal Friesian horse) is a defensive obstacle, existing in a number of forms, principally as a static anti-cavalry...

previously served as a head coach for the San Francisco 49ers, and a defensive coordinator for the National Football League (NFL)'s Baltimore Ravens...

On November 25, 2019, 33 defensive linemen were announced as finalists. Seventeen of the 33 defensive linemen were defensive ends, including Doug Atkins...

was named 1st Team All-CIFL. In 2011, Styles became the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Dayton Silverbacks, also of the CIFL...

6, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL)...

A cornerback (CB) is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in gridiron football. Cornerbacks cover receivers most of the time, but also blitz...

Bryce Caiden Young is an American college football defensive end for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Young attended Charlotte Christian School in Charlotte...

The NABC Defensive Player of the Year is a college basketball award given annually by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) to recognize...

Shannon (born January 18, 1965) is an American former professional football defensive lineman. He played two seasons for the Chicago Bears. "Bears Lose Shannon...

coach who is the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive coordinator at...

previously the head coach at Duke for the 2022 and 2023 seasons and the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M from 2018 to 2021. Raised in South Brunswick...

winner from the West Division. Between the years of 1955 to 1973, both defensive players and offensive lineman had to compete for the CFL's Most Outstanding...

inverted wing-backs to complement the defensive midfielders, creating a formidable attacking force. One of the defensive midfielders typically serves as an...

The Barbican houses an exhibition of the Warsaw Museum devoted to its defensive walls. Warsaw Old Town 90m 98yds Little Insurrectionist Bridge Gate Barbican...

reunited with John Fox in Chicago: Defensive backs coach Sam Garnes, special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers, defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, offensive...

January 21, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the...

a starter in the 2022–23 season and was selected to his first NBA All-Defensive Team that season and his second the following season. White won his first...

Wilfork (born November 4, 1981) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons...

1, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League...

League Baseball (MLB). Arenado is widely recognized as one of the best defensive third basemen of all time. He is the only infielder to win the Rawlings...

James Williams (born June 16, 2004) is an American college football defensive end for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He previously played for the Nebraska...

controls the flow of the team's play, and is often involved in offensive and defensive passing moves which lead to goals, through their vision, technique, ball...

Outstanding Player (MOP). That year, she also won Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors. Boston won the Lisa Leslie Award as the best...

(born October 22, 1972) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent...

eight-time selection to the NBA All-Defensive Team, including five times on the first team. He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1987. Cooper...

There are several defensive formations commonly used in eight-man football. Defensive formations are classified by the total number of linemen and linebackers...

college and professional football coach who most recently served as the defensive tackles coach for the University of Colorado of the Pac-12 Conference...

to work as the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills and then the New York Jets. After a stint as the Memphis Express' defensive coordinator in 2019...

(historically redout) is a fort or fort system usually consisting of an enclosed defensive emplacement outside a larger fort, usually relying on earthworks, although...

Tyler Jordan (born July 10, 1989) is an American professional football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL)....

commonly known as Jimmy Burrow, is an American former professional football defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League...

15, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions of the National...

There are no restrictions on the arrangement of defensive players, and, as such, the number of defensive players on the line of scrimmage varies by formation...

fifteen world title fights across four weight classes. Stylistically a defensive boxer, Toney utilized the shoulder roll technique taught to him by veteran...

The Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award was awarded annually to the best defensive player at each fielding position in Major League Baseball (MLB)...

September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL League One club Leicester City. Skipp was born in Welwyn...

Alamo Bowl champion 2007 Alamo Bowl Defensive MVP 2007 Pro Football Weekly All-American He was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after his effort...

4, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played...

12, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for eleven seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and three seasons...

targeted player was knocked out of a game, a bonus would be paid to the defensive player that made the hit. A slush fund for paying the bounties was found...

5, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL)...

4, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League (NFL)....

George Buckner (born March 17, 1994) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL)...

currently the defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as defensive coordinator for...

In American football, the 5–2 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of five down linemen and two linebackers. Linebackers also may play on the line...

Ron'Dell Lamaree Carter (born July 3, 1997) is an American football defensive end. He played college football at James Madison after transferring from...

1925 – March 9, 1979) was an American professional football defensive tackle and defensive end. He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the ninth round...

of the Atlanta Falcons from 2008 to 2014. Smith has also served as the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During...

two Dolphins Team MVP awards (1996, 2001). He was also named the AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1996. Thomas was also the first Dolphins player...

for the Patriots as an assistant defensive line coach in Super Bowl XX. Hamilton got his first shot as a defensive line coach for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons...

starting in 1973, Hayes played for the Texas A&M Aggies. He first played defensive end as a freshman and then linebacker and safety as a sophomore. During...

The MAAC Defensive Player of the Year was an annual award given out at the conclusion of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular season to the...

31, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons...

5, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons and...

– November 7, 2006) was an American college football player who was a defensive lineman for the Miami Hurricanes. Pata was murdered after leaving a football...

(born October 12, 1968) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons...

October 3, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played...

leaving after one season for family reasons. He was the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive backs coach until February 2018. Lake played linebacker for the UCLA Bruins...

as passing, setting, and specialized player positions. Offensive and defensive structures are also key plays. William G. Morgan invented the sport in...

selection in the 2004 NFL draft. In 2004, Vilma was named as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. During his rookie campaign...

29, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Carolina...

28, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He resides in Detroit, Michigan...

30, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian...

First and one Second Team, and nine consecutive All-Defensive First and Second Teams. Known as a defensive stopper, he retired with a 17.2% three-point shooting...

The Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year is an annual college basketball award presented to the top defensive player in men's basketball in the Pac-12...

they accepted a small advance across the old border to capture better defensive positions. The Social Democrats especially opposed crossing the border...

30, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and tight end for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL)...