Times change in the NFL, but the one constant to a great defense is elite linebacker play — and nothing is more noticeable than having that hard-hitting force in the middle of the field.

One of the biggest re-signings for the club was Thurman at middle linebacker. Thurman was one of the leaders on the defensive ...

As historian Earl H. Tilford Jr. in his 1991 book Setup, the Linebacker strikes “would halt the invasion and so devastate North Vietnam’s military capabilities that Hanoi would be compelled to ...

Just kind of minimizing it in your mind.” Eagles linebacker Zack Baun watches a recent practice before leaving for Super Bowl LIX. / Ed Kracz/Eagles on SI The Saints could never figure him out.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders just added one of coach Corey Mace's former players from Toronto's championship team in 2022.

Suitor singled out the B.C. Lions trading Geroy Simon to the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an example. That deal happened on January 2013, when the Riders sent Justin Harper and a third-round pick in ...

And the next player on our list follows that trend. At No. 19, we’re taking a closer look at linebacker Anthony Speca. Why he’s here: Penn State’s linebacker situation is going to look ...

But his absence as a stout, run-stuffing linebacker in the middle was palpable. Jahlani Tavai was forced to do more, Anfernee Jennings had an inconsistent season on the edge, and others such as ...

Middle linebacker Jameer Thurman has agreed to a two-year extension with the Green and White. The 29-year-old was slated to become a free agent on Feb. 11. Last season with the Roughriders ...