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.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — In the Nick Saban era at Alabama, the Crimson Tide had five off-ball linebackers become first-round picks in the NFL draft: Rolando McClain in 2010, Dont’a Hightower in 2012 ...

Former NFL linebacker Dean Wells has died at age 54. The Carolina Panthers, where Wells played for three seasons, confirmed his passing in a statement on Friday, April 4. The team said Wells died ...

According to Chris Fowler of ESPN, the Bears are one of three teams to set up 30 visits with Oklahoma State linebacker Nickolas Martin. While Fowler refers to Martin as "one of the most explosive ...

The Washington Commanders brought back linebacker Bobby Wagner on a one-year deal, but they know that he won't be on the field forever. Bleacher Report writer Alex Ballentine believes that the ...

He largely played special teams a season ago, buried behind Chaz Chambliss, Damon Wilson and Georgia’s other outside linebacker options. All of them, save Johnson, are gone. Chambliss exhausted ...

One of those players is linebacker Marcellius Pulliam, a rising junior who transferred to the program last offseason after spending his freshman season at Miami (FL). Pulliam hasn't yet been able ...

Over the past two seasons, Nebraska's linebacker group has faced its share of questions at times, but found contributors and difference-makers to slide into new roles. Mikai Gbayor went from an ...

The Patriots aren’t lacking linebacker depth. Last week, Christian Elliss signed a 2-year offer sheet with the Las Vegas Raiders. On Monday, the Patriots matched the offer and signed the young ...

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis remains one of the best all-around defenders in the NFL. Davis is coming off his eighth straight 100+ tackle season. His elite instincts and ferocity ...