...franchise, my decision became pretty clear."Urlacher was the face of the Bears, and he ranks among the best middle linebackers to suit up for a franchise with an impressive list that includes Hall of Famers Bill George, Dick Butkus and...

...signing to play football for Division I Charleston Southern University.Gilbert, a 6-foot?2, 240-pound middle linebacker and long-snapper was a key cog in the Lions defense, helping them to a 13-0 record and a state championship...

...upside who can contribute immediately at 'Mike' (middle) linebacker. He is also a versatile player who has played both...change in parting with Urlacher, their longtime middle linebacker who was slowed by a knee problem and then missed...

...past four seasons with the St. Louis Rams and had 78 tackles and an interception in 2012.GIANTS: Signed former Cowboys linebacker Dan Connor.Connor started five games at middle linebacker for Dallas last season, making 56 tackles.

...their quarterback, three starters on the offensive line, the entire kicking unit, two defensive linemen, the middle linebacker (the team's leading tackler in 2011) and rearranged the defensive secondary after losing a cornerback to the NFL...

...middle of Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim's defense.The other is a foot shorter but has been just as intimidating at middle linebacker for Orange football coach Doug Marrone.Meet Baye Moussa Keita and Siriki Diabate, Africans who have cleared big...

...game, I wanted to go out with a win, too."Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham had high praise for his departing middle linebacker."He's a pretty dynamic inside linebacker," Grantham said. "He's a guy that can go sideline to sideline...

...sidelined since Oct. 14 with a torn right triceps. The middle linebacker intends to return Sunday to face the Indianapolis...they moved from Cleveland. He became a fixture at middle linebacker after he was drafted ? and a beloved figure in Baltimore...

...Sharrif Floyd as Florida players skipping their senior season.Louisiana State says safety Eric Reid will enter the draft, making him at least the second defensive starter to leave the Tigers.Reid joins middle linebacker Kevin Minter.

...Joe Flacco and one significant link to both teams: Ray Lewis.Drawing inspiration from Lewis, their long-time middle linebacker, the Ravens bullied their way past New England 28-13 Sunday night to win the AFC Championship Game and set up...