The Dallas Cowboys had the NFL’s worst defense in 2025, and while no 1 position could shoulder all the blame for that performance, the play of their inside linebackers was particularly horrendous.

The key to good offensive football is having a balanced attack with equal amounts of running and passing. With the emphasis on the passing game and the evolution of 8-man fronts and zone blitzing ...

In the era of position-versatile athletes and defensive schemes that have to adapt to stop anything the offense can throw their way, the linebacker position has evolved. The bruising run-stuffers in ...