Definition of "tackles" []

• Plural form of tackle. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tackle. (verb)

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• "D'Qwell Jackson last season led the league in tackles with 154 and intercepted three passes."
• "Matthews didn't start until his senior year, when he finished fourth on the team in tackles behind Maualuga, Cushing and another linebacker, Kaluka Maiava, who is also expected to be drafted."
• "•Linebacker: Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce is bidding to lead the club in tackles for the fourth consecutive season."