Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we ...

Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) calls out a play during Cincinnati Bengals training camp practice, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, on the practice fields next to Paul Brown Stadium ...

For most of the first few decades of NFL football, the linebacker was considered the leader of the defense. In fact, no defensive position has more members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And while ...