In today’s NFL, linebackers can range from 230 to 265 lbs, depending on formation and their expected role. A top middle linebacker typically is in charge of relaying the defensive play calls from his ...

Fourth-round pick James-Michael Johnson is practicing at both middle and weak-side linebacker at Browns minicamp.

General manager Chris Ballard has a history of successfully drafting starting-caliber linebackers. Indianapolis traded middle linebacker Zaire Franklin and has not re-signed weak-side linebacker ...

Michigan football's Devin Gil plans to transfer as a graduate student. The fifth-year senior linebacker announced his decision on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon. "After speaking with my family I have ...

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn envisions Jarrad Davis, the No. 21 overall pick in the NFL draft, having enough versatility to play either weakside or the middle linebacker. “He’s a guy that ...