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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

("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...

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

career sack, taking down Vikings QB J. J. McCarthy. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for December. He finished the season with 26 tackles...

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

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

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. Minter played...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He previously coached the defensive backs for the Philadelphia Eagles and served as their special teams coach...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

Jr. (born August 9, 1956) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played for the New York Jets of the National Football League...

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...

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...

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

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

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 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...

number-one include running back Adrian Peterson (2013), defensive end J. J. Watt (2015), defensive tackle Aaron Donald (2019), wide receiver Tyreek Hill...

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

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

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

(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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

(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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

(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...

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 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...

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...

11, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

3, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman 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...

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

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

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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,...

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...

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...

Christopher Smith (born December 15, 1999) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator for...

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...

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)...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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)...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

"lockdown" defenders in NBA history, Bowen was elected to the NBA All-Defensive First and Second Teams eight times, and was a member of the Spurs teams...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

who is the defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Jones has also served as the defensive coordinator...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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....

Brown (born July 9, 1971) is an American former professional football defensive end who played for the Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals of the National Football...

1940), is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League...

coach who was most recently the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). A defensive assistant for most of his career...

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...

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

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

unanimous All-American honors in 2016, as well as being named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Linebacker of the Year and Return Specialist of the...

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

(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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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)...

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...

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

professional football in the United States has been used as a nickname for the defensive lines of the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts of the late 1950s in...

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

Lufbery circle or Lufbery wheel, also spelled Lufberry or Luffberry, is a defensive air combat tactic first used during World War I. While its name derives...

football coach and former linebacker who most recently served as the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL)...

Rashan Gary (born December 3, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

7, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football...

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

(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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking is a 2020 young adult fantasy novel by Ursula Vernon, under her pseudonym T. Kingfisher. It was first published by...

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

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

6, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

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...

Anthony Barnett (born June 25, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, and was...

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

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

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...

multiplayer game, and the game is divided into two teams, offensive and defensive. There are two main purposes, either for the attackers to achieve the...

Epenesa (born September 15, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL)...

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

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...

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

NFL Defensive Player of the Year award five times (2019–2021, 2023, 2024), winning in 2021. He is the younger brother of three-time NFL Defensive Player...

Nolen III (born October 14, 2003) is an American professional football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He...

with the first pick in the draft. Three of the top four picks—Bradford, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and offensive tackle Trent Williams—were members of...

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

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

16, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was originally signed...

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...

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

'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...

any one defensive position. Use of armour, air support, indirect fire support, and stealth are tactics that may be used to assault a defensive position...

"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...

də-NEEL; born October 29, 1994) is a Jamaican-American professional football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

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...

Graham (born September 2, 2003) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL)...

of the 2011 season. He has worked as the defensive backs coach at Ohio State and Alabama and as the defensive coordinator for both the Chicago Bears of...

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...

by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL draft. Gardner was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and was the first rookie cornerback since Ronnie Lott...

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

sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection while playing defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from...

and his six siblings. Among his siblings is former Green Bay Packers defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. Before starting his professional career, Gbajabiamila...

title defenses. Whitaker is generally regarded as one of the greatest defensive boxers of all time. As an amateur, Whitaker won a silver medal in the...

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

New York Giants. Following a single-season stint as Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator, Del Rio became head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars in...

Jim Marshall No. 23 Position Defensive back Personal information Born (1952-09-08) September 8, 1952 (age 73) Magnolia, Mississippi, U.S. Listed height...

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...

football defensive tackle who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 to 1981. A recipient of two NFL Defensive Player...

Williams (born August 17, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He...

6, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots...

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

abortion is justified. Hill was head of a precursor organization called Defensive Action, which issued signed statements to members of Congress in the early...

November 6, 1983) is an American football coach and former defensive tackle who is the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National...

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

22, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football...

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

24, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for one season with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football...

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

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...

overall in the 2008 NFL draft. During his playing career, Mayo was named Defensive Rookie of the Year, earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2010 after leading...

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...

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...

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...

– 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...

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...

at the University of Notre Dame, Page gained national recognition as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) during 15 seasons with the...

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

(born October 4, 1954) is an American football coach who is the senior defensive analyst for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL)...

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...

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"...

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...

Football Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. Thibodeaux played college football for the Oregon Ducks, where he was named the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

have been one of the preeminent defensive coordinators in modern football, as well as one of the greatest defensive coordinators in NFL history. Father...

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...

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

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...

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

as a defensive assistant with the Washington Redskins in 2011 under head coach Mike Shanahan. Slowik remained on the coaching staff as a defensive assistant...

The osmeterium is a defensive organ found in all papilionid larvae, in all stages. The organ is situated in the prothoracic segment and can be everted...

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

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

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...

August 24, 1950 – May 26, 1997) was an American professional football defensive back who played for three National Football League (NFL) teams. He was...

The granat obronny wz. 33 (lit. 'Defensive grenade, mark 33') was a fragmentation grenade used by the Polish Army before and during World War II. The...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Michael Oakman (born April 7, 1992) is an American professional football defensive lineman. He played college football for the Baylor Bears. Oakman has also...

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

Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Howard was the 2019 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. She was drafted in 2014 by the Fever. Born in Toledo...

NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and in the 1993–94 season, he became and remains the only player in NBA history to win the NBA MVP, Defensive Player...

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

Allen (born June 30, 1973) is an American former professional football defensive end who played one game for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian...

October 12, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for two seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. He...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

Clelin Ferrell (born May 17, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

Justin Scott (born January 31, 2006) is an American college football defensive tackle for the Miami Hurricanes. Scott is from Chicago, Illinois. He grew...

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

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...

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

William-Jacob Allen (born August 20, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

24, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Jacksonville...

(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...

Defensive walls are a feature of ancient Roman architecture. The Romans generally fortified cities, rather than building stand-alone fortresses, but there...

17, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

Lee Graham (born April 3, 1988) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, earning first-team...

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

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...

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

the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He was also previously the run game coordinator/defensive line...

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...

earned first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors, and was named the 2007 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Willis made the Pro Bowl in his first seven seasons...

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

Simmons was noted for his positional versatility as he played linebacker, defensive end, cornerback and safety. Isaiah Simmons was born in Omaha, Nebraska...

Godchaux (born November 11, 1994) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL)...

end of the season. Defensive back Aarion Maxey-Penton and wide receiver Thomas Owens received First All-IFL team honors while defensive lineman Da'Sean Downey...

in 2023. Stoops played college football at the University of Iowa as a defensive back from 1979 to 1982. Prior to his tenure at Oklahoma, he held various...

18, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

18, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

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)...

May 25, 2010) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the...

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...

Charlton (born November 7, 1994) is an American professional football defensive end for the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played...

professional football player who spent his entire 14-year career as a defensive end and linebacker with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football...

Football League (NFL). He played for the New York Giants as a halfback and defensive back in 1955. He attended Antelope Valley College and Fullerton College...

3, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. A five-time...

linebacker. He was named a FCS All-American and the Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year in 2021. Andersen was born on April 23, 1999, and grew...

Portuguese: [aˈlɐ̃]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo. After starting...

into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025. In 2019, he served as the defensive backs coach for the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football...

been the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh. He was formerly the defensive coordinator at Michigan State. He attended Youngstown State University...

the Tim Krumrie Award is given to the outstanding high school senior defensive lineman in Wisconsin. The award is given by the Wisconsin Sports Network...