OLB

Detroit Lions training camp: Starting CB, OLB among 5 position battles to watch

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The Detroit Lions have built one of the NFC’s best rosters in three years under Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell. They have top-end talent on the offensive line, improved depth in the secondary and a collection of young players expected to serve key roles this fall. Most of their starting lineup is set, and only … Read more

Panthers OLB Brian Burns named team’s non-QB MVP candidate

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Any Carolina Panther winning this year’s Most Valuable Player award would be quite a stretch. So, any non-quarterback Carolina Panther winning this year’s Most Valuable Player award would be quite a tremendous stretch. Nonetheless, NFL.com lead draft writer Eric Edholm reached for 32 players (outside of the all-important position) who have the best chances at … Read more

Panthers OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. tabbed as surprise offseason standout

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The Carolina Panthers are being pleasantly surprised out of a position where they need it most. Each of ESPN’s 32 NFL Nation reporters recently picked a surprise offseason standout—one, of course, for every team. For the Panthers, David Newton went with outside linebacker Marquis Haynes Sr., who could bring the much-needed heat with their two-time … Read more