It’s been a heck of a week for Richard Smith. When the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson, he said to be comfortable being uncomfortable. As the linebackers coach, Smith being uncomfortable meant having ...

The San Francisco 49ers have opened the practice window for All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner, rejoining the team during its ...

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is currently in a local hospital, with his status for Monday’s game uncertain. Watt is in the hospital awaiting evaluation of his lung after he ...

Despite retaining defensive coordinator DJ Durkin and star linebacker Xavier Atkins, Auburn’s other starting inside linebacker seems to be on his way out. Robert Woodyard Jr. announced his plans to ...

The Chicago Bears were without a few defensive starters Wednesday in their only practice of the week before playing the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (hip) and ...

FOXBORO — The Patriots were low on linebackers when they took the field Wednesday for their first practice of the week. So, it makes sense that they made it a priority to bolster their depth at ...