Let's talk Defensive Line

[Couch-Potato]

This feels like a really stupid question, but is there a difference between "DE" and "ED"? I noticed some sites designate either or for players, is that just a typo? Interchangeable?

[Urc Burry]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

This feels like a really stupid question, but is there a difference between "DE" and "ED"? I noticed some sites designate either or for players, is that just a typo? Interchangeable?

Generally speaking..

DE is exclusively a 4-3 defensive end. Nick Bosa would be labeled a DE

Edge will be a guy who’s more versatile and is a pass rusher who can play end in a 4-3 or OLB in a 3-4. Like Von or Mack

3-4 DEs are usually going to be found in the DT pool. Because they usually need to be at or around 300 lb

This is how I interpret it at least

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by Urc Burry

Generally speaking..

DE is exclusively a 4-3 defensive end. Nick Bosa would be labeled a DE

Edge will be a guy who’s more versatile and is a pass rusher who can play end in a 4-3 or OLB in a 3-4. Like Von or Mack

3-4 DEs are usually going to be found in the DT pool. Because they usually need to be at or around 300 lb

This is how I interpret it at least

DE, strictly 4-3

EDGE are tweeners, that are a better fit for a 3-4 alignment