Penn State football coach James Franklin and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles have discussed the lack of depth at linebacker from the start of training camp. They’ve bemoaned that some of the younger ...

F OXBORO — As the Patriots’ defense has found its footing over the last two weeks, linebacker Robert Spillane has been in the ...

The Eagles removed Dean from the PUP (physically unable to perform) list Wednesday and opened his 21-day practice window for ...

At the opening of the NFL free-agent signing period, 49ers linebacker Dee Winters knew this season would be different. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw signed a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the ...

It was just 10 years ago that the Carolina Panthers had arguably the best linebacker corps in football. The trio of Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis and Shaq Thompson set a high standard that will be hard ...

FOXBORO — It’s not just players who are taking advantage of increased opportunities on the Patriots.

Give offensive coordinator John Morton a tip of the cap for getting Lions tailback David Montgomery more involved in his homecoming game.

Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard loves getting to coach elite players in Detroit, but he's not so sure he would want to play alongside them.

SANTA CLARA — At the opening of the NFL free-agent signing period, 49ers linebacker Dee Winters knew this season would be different. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw signed a three-year, $31.5 million contract ...