Kaluka Maiava

We're looking back over the past 25 years to find out which schools can lay claim to the title of "Linebacker U" and the battle for No. 1 on our list comes down to two nasty in-state rivals.

Stanford starting linebackers Trent Murphy, Shayne Skov, A.J. Tarpley and James Vaughters combined for seven tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and one interception in a 31-28 win over Washington.

Kaluka Maiava was served a summons stemming from his alleged involvement in a bar brawl in Hawaii on March 17 -- just four days after the linebacker signed with the Oakland Raiders.

With a roster full of holes, it might get worse before it gets better for coach Dennis Allen and the Oakland Raiders. Is there long-term hope for the Silver and Black? Marc Sessler explores.

It's unreasonable to think Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie will select three great starters from a single draft class. But these are unreasonable times in Oakland.

The Chicago Bears are down a linebacker after the versatile Nick Roach reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Oakland Raiders. Will the Bears now try harder to sign Brian Urlacher?

Former Cleveland Browns linebacker Kaluka Maiava has signed a three-year, $6 million contract with the Oakland Raiders, a source said Wednesday.

Around The League's Gregg Rosenthal ranks this year's free-agent linebacker crop, from the Baltimore Ravens' Dannell Ellerbe to the Chicago Bears' Brian Urlacher.

The one constant in Cleveland has been change, and plenty of it. With a new owner, coaching staff and front office, the Browns are in for yet another offseason makeover on both sides of the ball.

Riddled with injuries, the Cleveland Browns' linebacker corps could now be without rookie James-Michael Johnson for up to four weeks, according to one report.

The Cleveland Browns' defense was dealt a huge blow Saturday when Chris Gocong suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.

Bounty suspensions affect Browns, Packers, too

With injuries to key linebackers in Dallas, Pittsburgh and Cleveland fantasy owners will need to look elsewhere for Week 9 help in IDP leagues.