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Defensive end Everson Griffen with the Minnesota Vikings (No. 97 in white jersey) rushing Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (No. 6 in navy blue jersey) at Soldier Field in 2014

Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football.

This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line,^[1]^[2] but changes in formations over the years have substantially changed how the position is played.

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