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2012 NFL Free Agents: Outside Linebackers




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2012 NFL Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2012.
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  1. Jarret Johnson, DE/OLB, Ravens. Age: 31.
    Signed with Chargers (4 years)

    Jarret Johnson doesn't rush the passer well despite playing outside linebacker in a 3-4. He's amazing in all other facets of the game, however. He's one of the most underrated players in the NFL.

  2. Ahmad Brooks, DE/OLB, 49ers. Age: 28.
    Re-signed with 49ers (6 years, $44.5 million; $17.5 million guaranteed)

    Ahmad Brooks has developed into a potent pass-rusher. He had seven sacks in 2011, but could have had a few more, as he was unlucky in certain situations.



  3. Erin Henderson, OLB, Vikings. Age: 26.
    Re-signed with Vikings (1 year, $2 million)

    Erin Henderson had a solid year at weakside linebacker for the Vikings. At just 26, he has a bright future ahead of him.

  4. Leroy Hill, OLB, Seahawks. Age: 29.
    Re-signed with Seahawks (1 year)

    Leroy Hill, bastard of Lannisport, is a three-down weakside linebacker with no liabilities, save for health. He was always injury-prone, but made it through unscathed in 2011. He'll be 30 on Sept. 14.

  5. Manny Lawson, OLB, Bengals. Age: 28.
    Re-signed with Bengals

    As expected, Manny Lawson thrived in the 4-3. He was a stout run defender as a two-down strongside linebacker in Cincinnati's stop unit.



  6. Rocky McIntosh, OLB, Redskins. Age: 29.
    Signed with Rams

    I called Rocky McIntosh an idiot for re-signing with the Redskins last offseason. He's not a good fit in the 3-4. I don't get how he didn't understand that. Maybe he'll learn his lesson and sign on with a 4-3 team.

  7. Phillip Wheeler, OLB, Colts. Age: 27.
    Signed with Raiders (1 year)

    Phillip Wheeler is a pretty solid two-down weakside linebacker who thrives in run support. The Colts should re-sign him.

  8. Wesley Woodyard, OLB, Broncos. Age: 26.
    Re-signed with Broncos (2 years)

    Wesley Woodyard could be a starting weakside linebacker somewhere, but didn't get the opportunity to play at that position this past year because of D.J. Williams.

  9. Aaron Maybin (RFA), DE/OLB, Jets. Age: 24.
    Re-signed with Jets (1 year, $1.26 million)

    Aaron Maybin notched six sacks with the Jets last year, but had none in his final four games. It seemed like teams caught on to him.

  10. Chris Chamberlain, OLB, Rams. Age: 26.
    Signed with Saints (3 years)

    Chris Chamberlain is a special teams ace and a solid reserve/two-down spot starter at linebacker. He plays well against the run, but gets lost in coverage.

  11. Russell Allen (RFA), OLB, Jaguars. Age: 26.
    Re-signed with Jaguars (3 years, $6 million)

    Russell Allen stepped in for an injured Clint Session at weakside linebacker toward the end of last season, and did a solid job.



  12. Bobby Carpenter, OLB, Lions. Age: 29. -- Signed with Patriots
  13. Brandon Johnson, OLB, Bengals. Age: 29. -- Signed with Steelers
  14. Mario Haggan, OLB, Broncos. Age: 32. -- Signed with Rams
  15. Gary Guyton, OLB, Patriots. Age: 26. -- Signed with Dolphins
  16. Erik Walden, DE/OLB, Packers. Age: 27. -- Re-signed with Packers
  17. Geno Hayes, OLB, Buccaneers. Age: 25. -- Signed with Bears
  18. Brady Poppinga, OLB, Rams. Age: 32.
  19. Kenny Onatolu (RFA), OLB, Vikings. Age: 29. -- Signed with Panthers (3 years)
  20. Ernie Sims, OLB, Colts. Age: 27.
  21. Jamaal Westerman (RFA), DE/OLB, Jets. Age: 27. -- Signed with Dolphins
  22. Clark Haggans, DE/OLB, Cardinals. Age: 35. -- Re-signed with Cardinals
  23. Jo-Lonn Dunbar, OLB, Saints. Age: 27. -- Signed with Rams
  24. Travis LaBoy, DE/OLB, Chargers. Age: 31.
  25. Mike Peterson, OLB, Falcons. Age: 36. -- Re-signed with Falcons
  26. Thomas Williams, OLB, Panthers. Age: 27. -- Signed with Buccaneers
  27. Dan Skuta (RFA), OLB, Bengals. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Bengals (1 year, $1.26 million)
  28. Ashlee Palmer (RFA), OLB, Lions. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Lions (1 year)
  29. David Vobora, OLB, Seahawks. Age: 26.
  30. Tracy White, OLB, Patriots. Age: 31. -- Re-signed with Patriots (1 year)
  31. Bryan Kehl, OLB, Rams. Age: 28. -- Signed with Redskins
  32. Isaiah Ekejiuba, OLB, Lions. Age: 30.
  33. Joey Porter, DE/OLB, Cardinals. Age: 35.
  34. Omar Gaither, OLB, Panthers. Age: 28.
  35. Jason Phillips (RFA), OLB, Panthers. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Panthers (1 year)
  36. Xavier Adibi, OLB, Vikings. Age: 27.
  37. Patrick Bailey, OLB, Titans. Age: 26.
  38. Edgar Jones, DE/OLB, Ravens. Age: 27.


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JetsGuru 03-15-2012 10:39 am xxx.xxx.xxx.210 (total posts: 1)
41     17

Maybin was tendered
ohio fan 03-12-2012 08:02 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.26 (total posts: 2)
22     43

Why isn't Shawn Crable not on free agent list?
49ersPWNSU 03-01-2012 11:36 am xxx.xxx.xxx.102 (total posts: 1)
124     20

Yes Brooks resigned. This website is out of date maybe walter is sucking balls somewhere...
KMO 03-01-2012 02:59 am xxx.xxx.xxx.177 (total posts: 1)
71     18

Ahmad Brooks was resigned...
Awesome 02-20-2012 09:44 am xxx.xxx.xxx.232 (total posts: 1)
27     16

Football + game of thrones = everything I love in life.
Kammich 01-26-2012 07:39 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.246 (total posts: 1)
51     20

High fives all around for the Game of Thrones references.
JBone 01-21-2012 12:35 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.90 (total posts: 1)
23     18

You know nothing, Ahmad Snow.
Tyler 01-20-2012 05:17 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.111 (total posts: 1)
51     18

So does that make Phillip Rivers "The Bastard of Riverrun?" NERD ALERT!
ohio fan 08-04-2011 04:24 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.26 (total posts: 2)
46     45

Shawn crable jets free agent
Alex 08-01-2011 10:56 am xxx.xxx.xxx12.5 (total posts: 1)
29     29

Is there a reason Manny Lawson is being avoided like the plague?
Zizkov 07-30-2011 06:08 am xxx.xxx.xxx.155 (total posts: 1)
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Well, you are the expert. But I watched all 17 games last year (as you will have) and he consistently failed to set the edge. While he did play way more snaps than Ninkovich or Cunningham (who was hampered by smaller injuries) Ninkovich replaced him later in the year on 1st and 2nd down.
Snap Count courtesy of Mike Reiss: http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4691199/2010-patriots-defensive-snap-count

I guess Tully would be best suited to go to a team as a complementary and occasional pass rusher, so I agree with you here. Although I find it hard not to think Rex Ryan will take a close look, be it just for insight on the Patriots' Defense. Remember he signed Shawn Crable of all people for that purpose.
Walter 07-29-2011 06:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.88 (total posts: 1)
32     37

Not at all, Zizkov. Banta-Cain was pretty good in run support.
Zizkov 07-26-2011 12:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.172 (total posts: 1)
33     32

Tully Banta-Cain sucks in the running game, which is why he wasn't going to be a major part in Belichick's plans in the first place. His injury and cap-figures did the rest.
Cnelson 04-21-2011 04:53 am xxx.xxx.xxx0.52 (total posts: 1)
31     30

Expect detroit to be a huge player in free agent linebackers this year. They could target manny lawson on the outside, or bradley stewart and then move him to strong side. Stephen tulloch will play middle next year and deandrey levy will kick outside.
sean 03-31-2011 04:00 am xxx.xxx.xxx1.32 (total posts: 1)
31     33

The giants should pick up raiders linebacker thomas howard. He is there weak side starter from day one.


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