In football, a slant route is built on timing and precision. The receiver does not waste motion – he breaks sharply across the field into open space before the defense can react. It is simple in design, but separation is created through execution.

DENVER — Alex Singleton is no longer just an NFL starting inside linebacker for going on seven seasons, a Broncos captain the past two seasons, and a good guy to talk to just about any time. He’s also a cancer survivor. Singleton missed one game to ...

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. Continuing our collaborative series,

The countdown to the Bucs’ 2026 season is on. Right now, we’re: 55 days away from Bucs regular season kickoff 25 days away from Bucs preseason kickoff 9 days away from Bucs training camp In the lead-up to training camp,

Inside linebacker is one of the weakest positions on the Denver Broncos' roster, even with the return of their two primary starters from last season. Those two starters have their concerns, but the bigger issue is the lack of depth at the position.

There was a time when the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebackers were feared in the NFL. Guys like Lawrence Timmons, James Farrior, Ryan Shazier and Levon Kirkland were imposing figures who teams had to gameplan around. You can go all the way back to ...

There are some fun battles happening beyond that starting five for key backup roles. Last season, the Eagles kept 11 linemen on their initial 53-man roster but have kept fewer in some other seasons. The Eagles were wise to re-sign Fred Johnson to another one-year deal this offseason.