When you press play on the film, you see an inside linebacker with a hair trigger ... embraces the ability to cause damage with a superb football IQ and a nose for the ball.

"Sam Huff was what a linebacker is supposed to be ... "Any time that you play football," Huff said in the show, "there is no place for nice guys. You have to be tough." The Giants' toughness ...

The Lions had 15 different linebackers play in a game and record a tackle this season. Barnes was set to play a big role in Detroit's defense until a low block against the Cardinals ended those plans.

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Triston Newson, who started 12 games for the Tigers at outside linebacker in 2024, is expected to play for Mizzou next ... player who played junior college football during their career.