Forget what linebackers used to look like. A former Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Miami coach — and NFL evaluator with the ...

When new Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced recently his team would be switching from a 4-3 defense (four defensive linemen and three linebackers) to a 3-4 base (three defensive linemen ...

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner is entering his second season in the nation's capital, but his 14th in the NFL. Since 2012, Wagner has built a Hall-of-Fame career, cementing his legacy ...

Indianapolis has already used six linebackers this season. Four of those linebackers have been active on special teams. Indianapolis hasn't announced an injury yet. INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts poached a ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated linebacker Mark Robinson from the practice squad to the active roster to help as a special teamer on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. This will be his ...

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jon Rhattigan is being signed off the team’s practice squad by the Las Vegas Raiders. Ja’Whaun Bentley, another downhill linebacker, had just been released by the ...

FOXBORO — It’s not just players who are taking advantage of increased opportunities on the Patriots. Former Boston College linebacker Vinny DePalma has been given greater responsibilities on the ...

LOS ANGELES — The good news for the Rams is that linebacker Omar Speights is unlikely to wind up on injured reserve despite a high ankle sprain. But the second-year run stopper is also unlikely to ...