front four

noun

, Football.

1. the four defensive players positioned on the line of scrimmage in a common defensive alignment to guard against the run and to rush the passer.

Example Sentences

That’s how good the Trailblazers’ front four are capable of playing.

From Los Angeles Times

If the Niners can stop Montgomery and Gibbs or at least contain them, they have a front four to get after Goff.

From Seattle Times

What the 49ers need to do: Defense has to hit home with that high-dollar front four.

From Los Angeles Times

Hit home on the pass rush with their front four.

From Los Angeles Times

The Eagles’ front four is one of the team’s strengths, though they’ve even struggled in that area of late.

From Seattle Times