The linebacker is the heartbeat of an NFL defense. But what is a linebacker in the NFL, and what are their responsibilities?

Here is the complete top 10 of ESPN's list of the best off-ball linebackers, as voted on by NFL coaches, scouts, and executives: 1) Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers 2) Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens ...

The Saints linebacker spot figures to have three spots spoken for, and training camp will help shed some light on how many and who ends up making it.

Next in our positional breakdown series, we take at look at the linebackers. Position Roster Movement: Returning (5): T.J. Capers, Trent Carter, Stanquan Clark, T.J. Quinn, Antonio Watts ...

SEC football preview: Ranking Anthony Hill of Texas, linebackers By Thomas Jones, Staff Writer Updated July 28, 2025 4:54 p.m.

Missouri football can return one of its leading 2024 tacklers because of an NCAA eligibility waiver. Here’s how that has helped MU’s linebacker depth.

Overshown Was Ranked Top 10 In ESPN's Best Off-Ball Linebackers As training camps sit just out of reach for the 32 teams in the National Football League, ESPN has been surveying coaches, scouts ...