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Results tagged “tackles”

Position statement: Plenty of offensive tackles available

Feb. 12: This year's free agency class features a lot of tackles, so if you're a tackle looking to make a lot of money, you're going to have to hope someone makes you an offer in the first day or two. With so make free agents, in addition to a draft class with a lot of tackles, it's a buyer's market for the teams meaning they can take their time to find the best deals. (NBC Sports)This year's free agency class features a lot of tackles, so if you're a tackle looking to make a lot of money, you're going to have to hope someone makes you an offer in the first day or two. With so make free agents, in addition to a draft class with a lot of tackles, it's a buyer's market for the teams meaning they can take their time to find the best deals. (NBC Sports)

NFL culture, tackles and lawsuits

Feb. 3: NBC Sports, Bob Costas joins Meet the Press to discuss the concerns that linger about player safety and the future of the game. (Meet the Press)NBC Sports, Bob Costas joins Meet the Press to discuss the concerns that linger about player safety and the future of the game. (Meet the Press)

NFL culture, tackles and lawsuits

Feb. 3: NBC Sports, Bob Costas joins Meet the Press to discuss the concerns that linger about player safety and the future of the game. (Meet the Press)NBC Sports, Bob Costas joins Meet the Press to discuss the concerns that linger about player safety and the future of the game. (Meet the Press)

London tackles Olympic security, weather and traffic concerns

July 14: Just two weeks before the Summer London Olympic Games, the host city is gearing up to handle some pre-show nerves. Just two weeks before the Summer London Olympic Games, the host city is gearing up to handle some pre-show nerves. (TODAY)

Bill Clinton tackles child obesity

Jan. 17: The former president formed the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to help kids stay active and eat better food. NBC's Chief Medical Editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, reports.  (Nightly News)The former president formed the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to help kids stay active and eat better food. NBC's Chief Medical Editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, reports.  (Nightly News)

NFL star tackles issue of domestic abuse

Dec. 9: Fans know Jason Witten as a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, but his road to the NFL was a bumpy one. Now he's made it his mission to use his success to help other kids who've witnessed domestic abuse. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. Fans know Jason Witten as a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, but his road to the NFL was a bumpy one. Now he's made it his mission to use his success to help other kids who've witnessed domestic abuse. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. (TODAY)

Football team tackles cancer by going pink

Nov. 2: For one night, a Michigan high school football team becomes decked out in pink uniforms that feature cancer victims' names on them to raise money for the disease. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports.  For one night, a Michigan high school football team becomes decked out in pink uniforms that feature cancer victims' names on them to raise money for the disease. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports. (TODAY)

Cancer-stricken granny tackles bank robber

April 4: An elderly woman with "nothing to lose" foiled a bank robbery in South Florida, telling reporters the female thief got on her "last nerve." WTVJ's Steve Litz reports. An elderly woman with "nothing to lose" foiled a bank robbery in South Florida, telling reporters the female thief got on her "last nerve." WTVJ's Steve Litz reports. (NBC News)

Student tackles cancer off the gridiron

Nov. 24: Shon Coleman, 18, had just committed to a football scholarship at Auburn University when he discovered lumps on his head and body. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is helping him to keep his dream of becoming an NFL star. Shon Coleman, 18, had just committed to a football scholarship at Auburn University when he discovered lumps on his head and body. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is helping him to keep his dream of becoming an NFL star. 

Deputy tackles motorcycle rider

Nov. 18: Police dashcam video shows a Texas Sheriff's deputy using a flying tackle on a motorcycle rider after a chase. KXAS-TV's Randy McIlwain reports. Police dashcam video shows a Texas Sheriff's deputy using a flying tackle on a motorcycle rider after a chase. KXAS-TV's Randy McIlwain reports. 

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