2010 NFL Free Agency Top Fives: Outside Linebacker

Tuesday, February 09 2010

Teams always need outside linebackers, regardless of what defensive scheme they run. They may be asked primarily to rush the passer in the 3-4 scheme or to play the run and cover in the 4-3.

These are my top five free agent outside linebackers, including all potential 3-4 outside linebackers (possibly current 4-3 defensive ends) as well as your traditional 4-3 linebackers.

(Note: This series of lists only includes unrestricted free agents, as those are the only type that can be signed without giving up compensation. Restricted free agents-especially the best ones-will cost valuable draft picks.)


Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers

While it is true that Peppers has never played linebacker in the NFL, he does project at least somewhat as a 3-4 outside linebacker and expressed interest in playing such a position with a new team last offseason.

Holding him back could be his size (roughly 6'7", 280),...
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