Putting him on the D.L. would be a blow to the Yankees, who have played just seven games all year with their regular defensive lineup.

Indianapolis's defensive lineup is put together to support this strategy.

When they played together they often faced the opposition's top defensive lineups.

If Houston can't play, the Jets will have only regular linebacker - Lewis - in the defensive lineup.

A large chunk of the Jets' defensive lineup will probably be different next season, and the coaches may change, too.

Meanwhile, there is uncertainty as to what will happen to the defensive lineup if Glenn cannot play.

Osiander insisted, however, that his speedy, defensive lineup was necessary against the technically superior Italians.

They used 12 different defensive starting lineups in their first 14 games.

Players are adamant about how his removal from the defensive lineup diminished their confidence in the coaches.

Decimated by injuries, the Colts used their 10th different starting defensive lineup Monday, but this one may stick.