Missouri football projected depth chart at defensive end Starters: Chris McClellan, sr.; Sterling Webb, sr. Primary rotation: Marquis Gracial, r-jr.; Jalen Marshall, r-jr.; Bralen Henderson, gr.

Women have been playing tackle football for decades, mostly under the radar. Two leagues have raised their profile enough to have women competing for championships on ESPN2 in high-end venues.

Women have been playing tackle football for decades, mostly under the radar, but two league commissioners believe it will be part of the next wave as interest in women’s sports grows.