The 49ers will turn to veteran middle linebacker Eric Kendricks as the team opens the NFL playoffs. Tatum Bethune, who ...

Nakobe Dean had already endured a couple waves of reporters at his locker in the aftermath of the Eagles’ 24-15 loss to the Chicago Bears, when a few stragglers who came along to see if he could ...

DENVER — Former Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Drew Sanders received much better news compared to his season-ending Achilles injury from last season. After being carted off the field last week, ...

Penn State’s current group of linebackers is coached by the program’s all-time leader in tackles. Dan Connor produced 419 of them during his four seasons in State College. Defensive coordinator Jim ...

WEST LAFAYETTE ― A Purdue football defense that ranked dead last in the Big Ten was in need of significant upgrades. Linebacker was perhaps the position most in need of both depth and talent after ...