After Terrell Williams' prostate cancer diagnosis, Zak Kuhr stepped up to lead the Patriots' defense to a top-10 finish despite key injuries to Milton Williams, Robert Spillane, and Harold Landy.

The 2026 NFL draft cycle is gaining steam. The college playoffs roll on until a champion is crowned on January 19. After that, the draft calendar turns attention to the all-star game circuit in late January.

The Chicago Bears made a quiet but telling roster move ahead of their Wild Card showdown with the Green Bay Packers as they re-signed veteran linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin to the practice squad.

The Indianapolis Colts are continuing to adjust their linebacker position after getting Joseph Vaughn a future/reserve contract. This comes after Austin Ajiake received an extension, and John Bullock was claimed off waivers yesterday.

BEREA, Ohio (WKBN) – Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. The National Football League made the announcement on Wednesday. Bush provided the Browns’ defense with one of the most pivotal plays in Sunday’s win in Cincinnati, with a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter.

When the 49ers announced their initial 53-man roster at the start of the regular season, there were five linebackers on it.

A Georgia Bulldogs Football player has announced their NFL Draft decision following the 2025 college football season.

The 49ers have signed eight-year veteran linebacker Kyzir White for the NFL postseason, according to Yahoo Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz. White, 29, played in one game during the 2025 NFL season, suiting up for the Tennessee Titans, for whom he recorded three tackles in a 41-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3.