What happened: Coach Canales credited Hunter's work and progress for preparing him for the job.
NFL·September 9, 2026 04:31 PM ET
Lee Hunter earns starting role, Canales says
The rookie tops the depth chart at nose tackle.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 91 min read
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