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Defensive end (DE) Defensive ends line up outside of the defensive tackles and are the "ends" of the defensive line. Their function is to attack the passer or stop offensive runs to the outer edges of the line of scrimmage, which is often referred to as "containment".
What is a Defensive End in Football? Defensive ends are strong and physical players. The defensive end is primarily responsible for defending against the opposing team's running plays and putting pressure on the quarterback during passing plays.
James Lawrence Marshall (born December 30, 1937) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Ohio State, before leaving to play for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Jared Scot Allen (born April 3, 1982) is an American former football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football for the Idaho State Bengals and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft.
Defensive end ( DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football. Defensive end Everson Griffen with the Minnesota Vikings (No. 97 in white jersey) rushing Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (No. 6 in black jersey) at Soldier Field.
Jun 24, 2022 · Defensive ends are responsible for wreaking havoc on opposing offenses in a variety of forms. This ranges from executing their simple assignments, to coming up with huge sacks on the quarterback, or ripping the football loose from a ball carrier.
Will Smith. William Raymond Smith III (July 4, 1981 – April 9, 2016) was an American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft, where he played for the entirety of his career.
