tackle for loss

English

Noun

tackle for loss (plural tackles for loss)

1. (American football) A tackle that causes a loss of yardage for the opposing running back or wide receiver.
   • 2020 April 24, Ken Belson, Ben Shpigel, “Full Round 1 2020 N.F.L. Picks and Analysis”, in New York Time‎^[1]:

     The Seattle Seahawks, who are defensive minded but have slipped in recent years, chose Jordyn Brooks, a linebacker from Texas Tech. He led the team in tackles in three of his seasons at Tech. He also had 20 tackles for loss and three sacks last year, when he injured his shoulder.