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Ohio State may have found its next chess piece on defense

The former Florida State standout earned All-ACC honors as a safety, but his versatility, physicality, and coverage ability ...
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New Steelers Defensive Coordinator Has a Coveted ‘Chess Piece’ In Secondary

The Pittsburgh Steelers had media availability for their new coordinators on Friday. Patrick Graham discussed multiple topics, including his weapon in Jalen Ramsey. The Pittsburgh Steelers began ...
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Tykee Smith Is 'Setting The Tone' As A Bucs’ Defensive Chess Piece

For a long time, the stars of the Bucs’ defense have been solidified. Lavonte David. Vita Vea. Antoine Winfield Jr. Since Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl win in 2020, the trio of David, Vea, and Winfield has ...
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Caleb Downs could be the perfect chess piece for new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones

Ohio State All-American safety Caleb Downs is widely regarded as a top three overall talent regardless of position in the 2026 NFL draft. Despite this, his draft projections have been all over the ...
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How Martin Emerson Jr. could create a key chess piece for the Browns defense

CLEVELAND, Ohio — With Denzel Ward established as a premier boundary cornerback and the addition of Tyson Campbell locking down the other side, the Browns suddenly face an intriguing “problem” with ...