The Indianapolis Colts' linebacker unit was named among the most improved units following the 2026 NFL draft. Pro Football Focus' Bradley Locker selected 10 position groups from across the NFL that improved the most during this year's draft, and not surprisingly, the Colts ' linebacker unit was selected.

The Chicago Bears continue adding to the defense in Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft by adding another linebacker to the second level of the unit in Arizona State's Keyshaun Elliott.

The Bengals do desperately need a backup who can start if one of the young linebackers falls on their face to jump over Burks and Heyward on the depth chart. The true starting free agent linebackers right now include Bobby Wagner and Bobby Okereke. Veteran depth options include Shaq Thompson, Elandon Roberts, Matt Milano and Devin White.

The Bills made a couple of solid selections to help salvage their 2026 draft slate from being a complete waste of time.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — It’s become rare these days to see pure off-ball linebackers get taken in the first round of an NFL draft. But in 2026, not only could there be multiple in the top 10, but they could be former college teammates. Ohio State’s Arvell ...

The Washington Commanders have the NFL's best position group of inside linebackers after free agency & drafting Sonny Styles.

Last year when Iowa needed a replacement for their starting middle linebacker, Jayden Montgomery stepped up and played solid football at middle linebacker. This spring, he might be on the move as a young linebacker has started to emerge and take over at the middle linebacker position.

One of Michigan Football’s biggest question marks is the linebacker position. Here are 3 things we learned about them during last weekend’s spring game: