Linebacker was a position the New York Jets looked strong at on paper in 2025. Now, they head into 2026 with more questions than answers.

For the second year in a row the Raiders head into free agency facing a complete overhaul at the linebacker position. Maybe for the better this time.

The Seattle Seahawks have made a significant move to solidify their championship-winning defense, agreeing to terms with starting linebacker Drake Thomas on a new contract.

The Patriots are in an interesting position. Coming off a loss in Super Bowl 60, the team returns most of its roster. On defense, the primary focus is to improve the pass rush. The Patriots are hoping to be active in free agency among edge rushers.

Our Bears 2026 offseason position previews continues at linebacker, where there are several choices to be made, including with one very key veteran.

See the best moments from the defensive lineman workouts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks with NFL Media Insider Mike Garafolo about how the team will build upon the success of 2025.

It was undoubtedly a very disappointing 2025 season for the Dallas Cowboys. While they entered the season with the hope of turning things around, they once again struggled during the 2025 campaign. They finished the season with an underwhelming 7-9-1 record and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

It is no secret that one of the biggest issues defensively for the Cincinnati Bengals last season was the linebacker position. So it isn’t all that surprising that they may show interest in one of the top free agents at the position, Jacksonville Jaguars’ Devin Lloyd, according to Packers reporter Easton Butler.