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

Rutgers Football linebacker Sam Pilof announced on Thursday morning that he is medically retiring from the game of football. Pilof is a 6-foot-3, 230 pound linebacker from Middleton, Wisconsin, who ...

Rutgers has lost some depth in its linebacker room. Sam Pilof, a rising sophomore who did not see game action during his ...

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and he shared his outlook on that at ...

The Bears will have an opening for their third linebacker in the “sam,” spot. Sanborn played the spot over the past few seasons and had 35 tackles and 1.5 sacks in a more limited role last year.

Linebacker is one of the few positions on the Chicago Bears where a starting spot is truly up for grabs this offseason. The ...

The SAM linebacker lines up on the line of scrimmage, but they have options for their assignment, as they may rush the passer, drop into a zone or man coverage. The battleground.

Jacas enters the 2025 season as the anchor of Illinois’ defense, lining up as a Sam linebacker in the Illini’s 3-4 scheme. But he’s far more than just a traditional outside linebacker. At 6 ...

Anzalone, Barnes and Campbell are back for another run. Rodriguez is on the shelf, but the Lions have some intriguing depth ...

Three-star linebacker Jaden "JJ" Bush committed to Arkansas football, becoming the 25th recruit in the 2026 class. Jaden 'JJ' ...