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Bookmark or Share- Linebacker - WikipediaLinebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and the defensive linemen. They are the "middle ground" of defenders, playing closer to the line of scrimmage than the defensive backs (secondary), but farther back than the defensive linemen.
- 25 Greatest Linebackers in NFL History - Athlon SportsVon Miller. Hardy Nickerson. Joey Porter. Pat Swilling. Zach Thomas. Andre Tippett. And here are the 25 greatest linebackers in NFL history: 25. James Harrison. Pittsburgh 2002, ‘04-12, '14-17;...
- What is a Linebacker in Football? (LB Position Guide)Linebackers, as the name implies, are defenders who lineup behind the defensive line, in the middle area of the defensive formation. Being in such a central position, linebackers are responsible for a lot of things on defense – on both running and passing plays.
- The Role of a Linebacker in Football - LiveAboutThe Role of a Linebacker in Football. Jeff Zelevansky / Getty Images. By. Jobe Lewis. Updated on 08/28/18. In football, a team's defense is often only as good as its linebackers, as these strong, speedy players are the portrait of toughness and grit that epitomizes the game of football.
- Football Linebacker - rookieroad.comLinebackers are defensive backs that play between the offensive line and the secondary defense. The linebacker is a versatile player responsible for the following: Tackling the ball carrier and preventing forward progress. Blocking passes. Preventing scores. Forcing turnovers. Sacking the quarterback.
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