NFL Lineman Size by Decade

#2
#2
At least the weights appear to have topped off at ~310lbs. It seems just about every OL-man in the NFL wears a knee brace (or 2).
 
#4
#4
Most wear them as a preventative measure

That's what I figured. In pass blocking it's inevitable that bodies will get whipped around and hit them on the outside of the knee. Giving up a little mobility for a big time injury prevention is a good tradeoff for linemen.
 
#5
#5
My Dad started middle linebacker at a good JC in the late 1960s. He was only like 190-200 lbs.
 
#6
#6
Wonder what it's gonna be like 50 years from now. The average lineman will probably be 6'8 350+
 

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