NFL training camps are underway as we hurtle toward the 2025 season. It's not exactly a surprise that the individuals capturing many headlines are quarterbacks or players amid contract talks. But ...

Welcome back to Sports Illustrated’s 2026 NFL position rankings, where we’ll stack up the top 10 players across the league at each spot on the field over the coming weeks leading into training camp.

NFL training camp is in full swing, and that means the 2026-27 regular season is just around the corner. Every fanbase loves to compare its favorite players to the rest of the league this time of year ...

This is the NFL 1000. The 1,000 best players in the league today, ranked by our NFL Scouting Department based on their on-field play and positional value. Up next in the series: linebackers. Tackles.

Who is the best linebacker entering the 2026 season? We ranked the 10 best.

Who are the highest-paid linebackers in the NFL for the 2026 season? The position's highest-paid players in the league don't earn as much as some other positions, but 27 linebackers are currently set ...

The linebacker position in the NFL is as divisive as any. From those pass-rush specialists to the old-school thumpers, the linebackers can impact the game in a way most other positions can’t.

You may have heard this once or twice, but the Baltimore Ravens know what great defense looks like. They've seen their share of linebackers. Take Ray Lewis, for instance. He remains the standard for ...

Rookie linebackers Bryce Boettcher, Jaylon Carlies, and CJ Allen are all experiencing learning curves early in the season. Top draft pick CJ Allen did not play a defensive snap in his debut and is ...