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Line 4: [[Image:Linemen.svg|thumb|350px|A diagram of the linemen, with defensive linemen (in 4-3 formation) in red and offensive linemen in green.]] In [[gridiron football]], a '''lineman''' is a player who specializes in play at the [[line of scrimmage]]. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the '''offensive line''', while linemen on the opposing team are the '''defensive line'''. A number of NFL rules specifically address restrictions and requirements for the offensive line, whose job is to help protect the [[quarterback]] from getting [[Quarterback sack|sacked]] for a loss, or worse, [[Fumble|fumbling]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/rulebook/beginnersguidetofootball|work=National Football League|title=NFL Beginner's Guide to Football}}</ref> The defensive line is covered by the same rules that apply to all defensive players. Linemen are usually the largest players on the field in both height and weight, since their positions usually require less running and more strength than [[skill position]]s. ==Offensive line== | |||