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Kyle Shanahan says De’Vondre Campbell ‘didn’t want to play’ for 49ers — and he won’t get to again

LA Times

San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell warms up before Thursday night’s game against the Rams in Santa Clara. San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was told to take the field during the third quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Rams while his teammates dealt with injuries. Star tight end George Kittle said after the game that Campbell made “a …

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De’Vondre Campbell: 49ers team and coach stunned after linebacker refuses to play against Rams

CNN

CNN — 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to play when asked during the team’s Thursday night 12-6 loss against the Rams as Los Angeles eked past San Francisco to keep its playoff hopes alive. So, I don’t think we need to talk about him anymore.” 49ers tight end George Kittle called Campbell’s decision “selfish.” “Look, if you’re on the roster …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could miss 2025 season after latest knee injury, coach says

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could miss the 2025 season recovering from the right knee injury sustained in a loss to Cincinnati, coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday. McCarthy said Overshown has a “long road of rehab in front of him.” The second-year player tore multiple ligaments when a Bengals lineman crashed into his leg in the Cowboys’ …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Florida edge rusher Jack Pyburn, second on the team with 60 tackles, entering transfer portal

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida edge rusher Jack Pyburn, who ranks second on the team with 60 tackles this season, and former five-star prospect and Missouri edge rusher Williams Nwaneri are entering the transfer portal. Arizona starting linebacker Jacob Manu also will enter the transfer portal, he confirmed on X. …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Vikings rule CB Stephon Gilmore out against Falcons with hamstring injury

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been ruled out of the upcoming game against Atlanta because of a hamstring injury. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday that Gilmore was “right on schedule” with his recovery with an opportunity to play in the following game against Chicago on Dec. 16, a Monday night kickoff that gives the 13-year veteran …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

USC linebackers coach Matt Entz takes Fresno State head coaching job

LA Times

When Matt Entz took the job as USC’s linebackers coach last January, leaving behind a head coaching job at North Dakota State, he was transparent about his intentions. USC defensive line coach Shaun Nua, defensive line coach Eric Henderson, linebackers coach Matt Entz, secondary coach Doug Belk and defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn look on from the sideline during the spring …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Houston Texans Linebacker Suspended 3 Games After Violent Hit To Head Of Jaguars Quarterback

Huff Post

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence slides down as Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair charges forward during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play and Al-Shaair was ejected from the game for the unecessary hit. via Associated Press HOUSTON — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Alabama A&M football linebacker from Southern California dies after head injury in game

LA Times

Medrick Burnett Jr., 29, of Lakewood, Calif., was playing his first season as a linebacker with Alabama A&M when he suffered a head injury. An Alabama A&M football player from Southern California who suffered a head injury during a game in October has died, officials said. Medrick Burnett Jr., 20, was playing his first season as a linebacker with Alabama …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Unbreakable: How MMA training forged a bond between Derwin James Jr. and Daiyan Henley

LA Times

Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. has used mixed martial arts training to sharpen his skills on the football field. The Chargers even can lose a close game, but through every on-field adversity, Derwin James Jr. calmly looks at Daiyan Henley and reminds the second-year linebacker that they’ve conquered more difficult things together. Chargers safety Derwin James Jr., left, and linebacker …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times

The Baltimore Ravens tested the Chargers’ running defense. The Chargers, who gave up a season-high 212 yards rushing to the Ravens last week, will face the Atlanta Falcons’ fifth-ranked passing offense on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins has versatile weapons in receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson. With Perryman out for a second consecutive game, …

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Lions get much-needed help at linebacker with Kwon Alexander and may look to add defensive linemen

Associated Press

DETROIT — Help is on the way at linebacker for the Detroit Lions. Detroit bolstered its short-handed linebacking corps on Friday, agreeing to sign veteran Kwon Alexander off Denver’s practice squad, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. Malcolm Rodriguez had a knee injury that coach Dan Campbell feared was serious in Thursday’s win over Chicago and the position group has taken …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kwon Alexander agrees to sign with Lions to bolster linebacking corps, agent Drew Rosenhaus says

Associated Press

DETROIT — Kwon Alexander has agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions to bolster their banged-up linebacking corps. The 30-year-old inside linebacker has been on Denver’s practice squad after starting in two games and playing in another as a reserve this season for the Broncos. Detroit desperately needs help at linebacker because Malcolm Rodriguez had a knee injury that coach …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Dolphins OT Armstead, Packers C Myers and Packers LB McDuffie all available for Thursday’s game

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead and Green Bay Packers center Josh Myers are both available to play Thursday night after they had been listed as questionable on an injury report a day earlier. The Dolphins already had announced Wednesday that linebacker Tyus Bowser, cornerback Kendall Fuller and linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. wouldn’t play Thursday. Huntley …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been playing with a broken ankle since Week 4

New York Times

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, who began the season as if shot from a cannon, has looked a lot more ordinary over the past two months. Wednesday, he revealed why: He’s been playing with a fractured ankle since the 49ers’ Week 4 win over the New England Patriots. You’ve got to get out there and …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Vikings place LB Ivan Pace on injured reserve and sign LB Jamin Davis off Packers practice squad

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. has been placed on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring Sunday in a 30-27 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears. The Vikings also activated outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy from injured reserve and signed linebacker Jamin Davis off the Green Bay Packers practice squad. Davis had joined the Packers practice squad Oct. …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Alabama loses starting linebacker Deontae Lawson to a season-ending injury

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson will miss the rest of the season with an injury. Coach Kalen DeBoer, who has described it as “a lower extremity injury,” said Monday that Lawson is out for Saturday’s game against Auburn and the postseason. “Obviously you greatly …

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1 month ago

Titans LB Jack Gibbens carted off field with injured right ankle in an air cast

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans linebacker Jack Gibbens hurt his right ankle early in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings and was taken off the field on a cart with his leg in an air cast. Initially, it looked like two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons was hurt. Gibbens joined the Titans as an undrafted rookie free agent …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Former NFL linebacker Antwione Williams charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol attack

CNN

CNN — A former NFL linebacker was arrested on Thursday and charged with assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, according to court records. Image from Jan. 6 riot allegedly showing Antwione Williams U.S. Department of Justice Prosecutors allege that Williams participated in violent confrontations with law enforcement as part of a mob, and …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Seahawks waive starting linebacker Tyrel Dodson in surprise move

Associated Press

The Seattle Seahawks waived linebacker Tyrel Dodson on Monday in a shake-up of their struggling defense. Dodson started all nine games this season for the Seahawks, seven at middle linebacker and the past two games on the weak side after the team traded for middle linebacker Ernest Jones IV on Oct. 23. The surprising move comes during a year of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Detroit Lions star James Houston breaks silence after appearing to suffer unfortunate accident

Daily Mail

Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston is vehemently denying that he pooped his pants during Sunday Night Football against the Houston Texans. A video of Houston with a brown-colored stain on the back of his white uniform pants went viral on social media - with many wondering if the linebacker had an unfortunate accident. While Houston was getting relentlessly trolled on …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Bills linebacker Matt Milano cleared to begin practicing 3 months after tearing left biceps

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott on Monday announced starting linebacker Matt Milano will resume practicing this week after missing three months with a torn left biceps, but won’t be ready to play against Kansas City on Sunday. The AFC East-leading Bills enter their bye week after hosting the Chiefs, meaning the earliest the eighth-year player can …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Justin Herbert gives Chargers’ offense legs as defense shuts down Titans

LA Times

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is all smiles after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans. The Chargers’ franchise quarterback who threw for 164 yards and one touchdown Sunday is averaging 262.2 yards passing in the last five games, with six touchdowns. “All of the time.” Herbert helped jump-start a sputtering offense by scoring the Chargers’ first …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chargers takeaways: Defense continues to make difference in win over Browns

LA Times

Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still celebrates his interception against the Saints. “Let’s be the team that gets him there,” linebacker Daiyan Henley said of the message. Chargers defensive backs Elijah Molden, Alohi Gilman and Tarheeb Still each intercepted Winston in the second half with Still getting unofficial credit from coach Jim Harbaugh for “one-and-a-half” interceptions as the rookie deflected a pass …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Dodgers MVP, a Trump-loving NBA player and an ex-NFL linebacker: Here are the athletes of the 2024 election

Daily Mail

The 'shut up and dribble' crowd is once again being challenged by former athletes with political aspirations. This year, both parties have former pros vying for senate seats: Democratic former NFL linebacker and current US Congressman Colin Allred in Texas, as well as Republican Trump loyalists like Los Angeles Dodgers legend Steve Garvey in California and former NBA player Royce …

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Kyle Shanahan says De’Vondre Campbell ‘didn’t want to play’ for 49ers — and he won’t get to again

De’Vondre Campbell: 49ers team and coach stunned after linebacker refuses to play against Rams

Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could miss 2025 season after latest knee injury, coach says

Florida edge rusher Jack Pyburn, second on the team with 60 tackles, entering transfer portal

Vikings rule CB Stephon Gilmore out against Falcons with hamstring injury

USC linebackers coach Matt Entz takes Fresno State head coaching job

Houston Texans Linebacker Suspended 3 Games After Violent Hit To Head Of Jaguars Quarterback

Alabama A&M football linebacker from Southern California dies after head injury in game

Unbreakable: How MMA training forged a bond between Derwin James Jr. and Daiyan Henley

Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

Lions get much-needed help at linebacker with Kwon Alexander and may look to add defensive linemen

Kwon Alexander agrees to sign with Lions to bolster linebacking corps, agent Drew Rosenhaus says

Dolphins OT Armstead, Packers C Myers and Packers LB McDuffie all available for Thursday’s game

49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been playing with a broken ankle since Week 4

Vikings place LB Ivan Pace on injured reserve and sign LB Jamin Davis off Packers practice squad

Alabama loses starting linebacker Deontae Lawson to a season-ending injury

Titans LB Jack Gibbens carted off field with injured right ankle in an air cast

Former NFL linebacker Antwione Williams charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Seahawks waive starting linebacker Tyrel Dodson in surprise move

Detroit Lions star James Houston breaks silence after appearing to suffer unfortunate accident

Bills linebacker Matt Milano cleared to begin practicing 3 months after tearing left biceps

Justin Herbert gives Chargers’ offense legs as defense shuts down Titans

Chargers takeaways: Defense continues to make difference in win over Browns

A Dodgers MVP, a Trump-loving NBA player and an ex-NFL linebacker: Here are the athletes of the 2024 election