Maryland missed two weeks of camp with back trouble, but he played in the Packers' final preseason game and is still an effective run stopper.

Dorsey is primarily a run stopper who is improving as a pass rusher.

The Giants are belatedly trying to correct the imbalance of having so many pass rushers and not enough solid run stoppers on the defensive line.

Larry Webster, a run stopper, will play more on early downs.

"He's a solid player, a good run stopper," Vechiarella said.

Gilbert Brown stayed healthy enough to become a run stopper at defensive tackle.

Harris was also considered to be the best run stopper among all linebackers.

Ferguson was supposed to be the linchpin of the Jets' 3-4 defense last season because he was the team's best run stopper.

Ferguson, the team's best run stopper, leads the team in sacks with one and a half.

He's great at the point of attack and he's a run stopper.