Atlanta had no depth at linebacker outside of their starters, in Kaden Elliss and Divine Deablo, and it showed on Sunday. Going forward, something needs to change, as both the numbers and the eye test show that Bertrand is not ready for the workload he received on Sunday.

Fisher has made 32 consecutive starts for Cignetti going back to the 2023 season at James Madison. He followed the coaching staff to Bloomington and became the first linebacker in IU history to earn first-team All-American honors.

On Saturday, the Falcons placed starting linebacker Divine Deablo on the IR with a fractured forearm.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/duke as Evaluating Duke's Linebacker Room After Eight Weeks. Duke's 4-3 start can mostly be attributed to the offense's explosiveness. The Blue Devils have scored 33.9 points per game this season, and the passing game has soared during conference play.

The Lions just got this linebacker and special teams contributor back from an injury, but he'll be unavailable again.

It seems the Cowboys have centered on Kenneth Murray, Shemar James and a combination of Damone Clark and Marist Liufau at the three positions. Murray has emerged as the signal caller of the group while playing middle linebacker. Murray also called the signals while Sanborn played middle linebacker.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mark Robinson has been cut by the New York Jets, the team announced. Robinson joined the team after being signed off the New England Patriots’ practice squad.

In 20 years with Bentonville's football program -- including the last 11 as head coach -- Jody Grant has seen plenty of standout linebackers roll through the Tigers' ranks.

Browns' rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger is set to miss time for the team after suffering an ankle injury in Week 8.