2025 NFL Free Agents: Inside Linebacker

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2025 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2025. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2025.
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1. Zack Baun, ILB, Eagles. Age: 28.
Re-signed with Eagles (3 years, $51 million)

Zack Baun was one of the top linebackers in the NFL last year. He was good against the run and elite in coverage.

2. Dre Greenlaw, ILB, 49ers. Age: 28.
Signed with Broncos (3 years, $35 million)

Dre Greenlaw barely played last year because of a torn ACL. He was sorely missed as an exceptional linebacker who thrives in both coverage and run support.

3. Robert Spillane, ILB, Raiders. Age: 29.
Signed with Patriots (1 year)

Robert Spillane really thrived under Antonio Pierce. We’ll see if he can keep it up with a new coach.

4. Nick Bolton, ILB, Chiefs. Age: 25.
Re-signed with Chiefs (3 years, $45 million)

Nick Bolton is a well-rounded linebacker with no weaknesses. He’s played well for the Chiefs since the team drafted him in the second round.

5. Bobby Wagner, ILB, Redskins. Age: 35.
Re-signed with Redskins (1 year)

Bobby Wagner’s coverage skills aren’t what they used to be, but he’s still an elite run defender.

6. Jack Gibbens, ILB, Titans. Age: 26.
Signed with Patriots (1 year)

Jack Gibbens was stellar for the Titans last year. It was a small sample size, but Gibbens thrived in all regards.

7. C.J. Mosley, ILB, Jets. Age: 33.

C.J. Mosley peformed at a high level when he was healthy last year. The problem is that he wasn’t healthy last year. This has been a common theme for Mosley, who missed way too much action in New York.

8. Ernest Jones, ILB, Seahawks. Age: 25.
Re-signed with Seahawks (3 years)

Ernest Jones really improved Seattle’s run defense after he was acquired from Tennessee, but his coverage skills were lackluster.

9. Derrick Barnes, ILB, Lions. Age: 26.
Re-signed with Lions (3 years, $25.5 million)

Derrick Barnes was missed last year after he tore his MCL and PCL.

10. Jamien Sherwood, ILB, Jets. Age: 25.
Re-signed with Jets (3 years, $45 million)

Jamien Sherwood played well last year, thriving against the run and being good enough in coverage.

11. Shaq Thompson, ILB, Panthers. Age: 31.

Shaq Thompson is a talented linebacker, but he’s a 31-year-old coming off an Achilles tear.

12. Lavonte David, ILB, Buccaneers. Age: 35.
Re-signed with Buccaneers (1 year, $9 million)

Lavonte David’s coverage ability isn’t what it used to be at the age of 35, but he’s still a well-rounded linebacker.

13. Denzel Perryman, ILB, Chargers. Age: 32.
Re-signed with Chargers (1 year, $3.25 million)

The Chargers’ run defense took a colossal hit when Denzel Perryman was knocked out with an injury last season.

14. Devin Bush, ILB, Browns. Age: 27.
Re-signed with Browns (1 year, $3.25 million)

Devin Bush is coming off his best season as a pro. He was stellar in run support, but didn’t do well in coverage.

15. Divine Deablo, ILB, Raiders. Age: 27.
Signed with Falcons (2 years, $14 million)

Divine Deablo is a quality two-down linebacker who plays well versus the run, but struggles in pass coverage.

16. De'Vondre Campbell, ILB, 49ers. Age: 32.

De’Vondre Campbell used to be an All-Pro linebacker, but his skills have diminished because of age.

17. Eric Kendricks, ILB, Cowboys. Age: 33.

Eric Kendricks used to be one of the top off-ball linebackers in the NFL. That’s no longer the case because his coverage skills have diminished, but he’s still strong in run support.

18. Anthony Walker, ILB, Dolphins. Age: 30.
Signed with Buccaneers (1 year)

Anthony Walker is a quality linebacker when healthy, but he has suffered tons of injuries in recent years.

19. Cody Barton, ILB, Broncos. Age: 28.
Signed with Titans (3 years, $21 million)

Cody Barton is very forceful against the run, but tends to get abused in coverage.

20. Zach Cunningham, ILB, Broncos. Age: 30.

Zach Cunningham was barely used in Denver last year, but he had a solid season with the Eagles in 2023.

21. Elandon Roberts, ILB, Steelers. Age: 31.
Signed with Raiders (1 year, $3 million)

Elandon Roberts is a stalwart run defender, but struggles in coverage. At 31, Roberts could decline soon.

22. Devin White, ILB, Texans. Age: 27.

Devin White used to excel in coverage. Injuries have derailed his career, but he’s still just 27, so he can rebound.

23. Nate Landman, ILB, Falcons. Age: 26.
Signed with Rams

Nate Landman had a quality season as a run defender, but struggled in coverage.

24. E.J. Speed, ILB, Colts. Age: 30.

E.J. Speed is an excellent run defender, but struggles in coverage.

25. Tyrel Dodson, ILB, Dolphins. Age: 27.
Re-signed with Dolphins (2 years, $8.25 million)

Tyrel Dodson is a great coverage linebacker, but happens to be a big liability against the run.

26. Jerome Baker, ILB, Titans. Age: 28.
27. Luke Gifford, ILB, Titans. Age: 30. — Signed with 49ers
28. Isaiah Simmons, ILB, Giants. Age: 27.
29. Willie Gay, ILB, Saints. Age: 27. — Signed with Dolphins (1 year)
30. Nick Vigil, ILB, Cowboys. Age: 32.
31. Grant Stuard, ILB, Colts. Age: 26.
32. Kyzir White, ILB, Cardinals. Age: 29.
33. Krys Barnes, ILB, Cardinals. Age: 27.
34. K.J. Britt, ILB, Buccaneers. Age: 26. — Signed with Dolphins (1 year)
35. Justin Strnad, ILB, Broncos. Age: 29. — Re-signed with Broncos (1 year, $2.7 million)
36. Troy Dye, ILB, Chargers. Age: 28. — Re-signed with Chargers (2 years, $5.5 million)
37. Eric Wilson, ILB, Packers. Age: 30. — Signed with Vikings
38. Neville Hewitt, ILB, Texans. Age: 32.
39. Christian Rozeboom, ILB, Rams. Age: 28. — Signed with Panthers (1 year)
40. Malik Harrison, ILB, Ravens. Age: 27. — Signed with Steelers (2 years, $10 million)
41. Chris Board, ILB, Ravens. Age: 30. — Signed with Giants (2 years, $6 million)
42. Ben Niemann, ILB, Lions. Age: 30.
43. Oren Burks, ILB, Eagles. Age: 30. — Signed with Bengals (2 years, $5 million)
44. Sione Takitaki, ILB, Patriots. Age: 30.
45. Jack Sanborn, ILB, Bears. Age: 25. — Signed with Cowboys (1 year)
46. Khaleke Hudson, ILB, Browns. Age: 27.
47. Matthew Adams, ILB, Giants. Age: 29.
48. Ty Summers, ILB, Giants. Age: 29.
49. Caleb Johnson, ILB, Jaguars. Age: 27.
50. Amen Ogbongbemiga, ILB, Bears. Age: 27. — Re-signed with Bears (2 years, $5 million)
51. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, ILB, 49ers. Age: 28. — Signed with Giants
52. Duke Riley, ILB, Dolphins. Age: 31.
53. Cam Brown, ILB, Dolphins. Age: 27.
54. Josh Woods, ILB, Falcons. Age: 29.
55. Joe Bachie, ILB, Bengals. Age: 27.
56. Tyler Matakevich, ILB, Steelers. Age: 32.
57. Shaq Quarterman, ILB, Chargers. Age: 27.
58. Nick Niemann, ILB, Chargers. Age: 27. — Signed with Texans (2 years)
59. Kamu Grugier-Hill, ILB, Vikings. Age: 31.
60. Del'Shawn Phillips, ILB, Texans. Age: 28. — Signed with Chargers (1 year)
61. Kristian Welch, ILB, Ravens. Age: 28.
62. Kwon Alexander, ILB, Lions. Age: 31.
63. Nick Bellore, ILB, Redskins. Age: 36. — Re-signed with Redskins (2 years)




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