Answer: tackles

AnswerCrossword Clue
TACKLESKnocks down
TACKLESBetween ends and guards.
TACKLESFootball players.
TACKLESFootball positions
TACKLESTakes on
TACKLESBrings down on the gridiron
tacklesA mechanism consisting of ropes, pulley blocks, hooks, or other things for lifting heavy objects
tacklesThe equipment required for a task or sport
tacklesAn act of seizing and stopping a player in possession of the ball by knocking them to the ground
tacklesThe running rigging and gear used to work a boat's sails
tacklesA player who lines up inside the end along the line of scrimmage
tacklesTACKLE, to seize and throw to the ground
tackles(in soccer and other games) An act of taking the ball, or attempting to take the ball, from an opponent