Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann prepares for the upcoming season with a grueling beach workout that includes wearing a weighted vest

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers veteran inside linebackers could be on the outside looking in come cutdown day. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Veteran Linebacker Named Cut C

But the majority of the room should return for the 2026 season, which means that Ohio State could indeed be finished recruiting at linebacker with just two pledges. As it stands now, there are not any easily identifiable targets on the board. Could that change in the coming weeks and months? Absolutely. But for now, Laurinaitis’ crop might be done.

The return of veteran linebacker Cole Holcomb should be one that boosts the room overall. Yet, his return from a career-threatening injury does not guarantee a return to form. Mike DeFabo of The Athletic theorizes that Holcomb could be one of the surprise cut candidates that people do not see coming this training camp.

Thomas John Costello, a 2005 Naval Academy graduate and decorated Marine Corps officer, died unexpectedly on July 8 at the age of 43.

Countdown to Camp is a series breaking down the Rams roster by position group heading into training camp. The fifth installment examines inside linebacker.

If they can do that, the Steelers could compete for the best defense in the NFL, but they will need strong cohesion from all their new pieces, and more importantly, rookie Derrick Harmon will have to hit the ground running quickly to keep the front as stout as it was a year ago.

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker CJ Allen reveals where he wants to improve most during the 2025 college football season.