by It is rare for an NFL All-Pro player of the first team to change teams in the low season. It had not happened in one of the last two offseasons.
It seemed that the Linebacker of Philadelphia Eagles Zack Baun could be one of those rare players after he changed a one -year -old deal to a shocking outbreak that his team helped to win Super Bowl Lix. But shortly before teams on Baun were able to offer in a free agency, the Eagles again signed a three -year -old deal of $ 51 million. This can also show a rebound for off-the-ball linebackers in Free Agency, because teams started to lead the ball more often and effectively against defenses that did not have a premium on the position.
Baun was the top option among Linebackers, but there are some other good options. Here are the top five of Linebackers in free desk:
1. Nick Bolton, Chiefs of Kansas City
Bolton is a strong all-round three-down Linebacker that will be only 25 years old next season. He had a remarkable 180-Tackle season in 2022 and has been a large part of the defensive increase in chiefs in recent seasons.
2. Dre GreenLaw, San Francisco 49ers
GreenLaw tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl at the end of the 2023 season, making him risky. But in his first game last season he looked like the same player as always, flying around the field and playing. If a team is convinced that he is healthy, he can be an elite possession.
3. Ernest Jones, Seattle Seahawks
Jones can be higher on the list after a strong 10 game run for the Seahawks last season. Jones was traded twice in 2024, first from the rams to the Titans, then the Titans to the Seahawks, and seemed to have found a home. It would be surprising if Seattle did not sign him again.
4. Jamien Sherwood, New York Jets
There are other good veteran options in the short term (Bobby Wagner, Lavonte David), but Sherwood’s age (25 years old) gives him a bump. Sherwood, a fifth round concept choice in 2021, only had seven starts before last season, when he got a shot to start full-time and run with it, pick up 158 tackles. He can be an option in the long term.
5. Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
It is difficult to imagine that David plays somewhere else than Tampa Bay. David has played 13 NFL seasons, all with the Buccaneers, and is a franchisal legend. He had 122 tackles last season and should be good for another year deal.
