Veteran linebacker Keith Rivers is retiring from the NFL after seven seasons split among the Bengals, Giants and Bills.

Which college football program is best at producing NFL linebackers? We're taking a look back at the past 15 NFL drafts to determine which school is the real "LB U."

Around The NFL's Conor Orr ranks the top 10 inside linebackers and lists the best team fits for each one. Could Sean Weatherspoon take his talents to the Arizona desert?

The Dallas Cowboys announced Wednesday that former Buffalo Bills linebacker Keith Rivers has signed a one-year contract with the team.

The defense in Buffalo already is championship caliber, but coach Rex Ryan must prove for the first time that he can coach more than one side of the ball. Chris Wesseling has the Bills' offseason forecast.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Nigel Bradham was suspended for the opening game of the 2014 season. The third-year pro was taking snaps in place of the injured Kiko Alonso.

Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers tops Around The League's preseason linebacker rankings. Find out where the rest of the pack ranks.

Kiko Alonso's torn ACL left a big hole in the Bills' defense. The team is reportedly eyeing former Louisville standout Preston Brown to fill the void. Can a rookie linebacker dominate in Buffalo again?

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.

Second-round pick Jace Amaro has been impressive for the New York Jets so far as the "move" tight end. Will he help Geno Smith improve? Find out what else we're hearing about first-year players.

Elliot Harrison rounds up the draft priorities of each team in the AFC East -- including the Buffalo Bills, who could have a special defense on their hands if they take Anthony Barr at No. 9.

Alabama's C.J. Mosley, considered the best inside linebacker in the draft and perhaps the second-best linebacker overall, met with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.

The Redskins and Giants have had a busy offseason, but Chip Kelly and the Eagles still are favorites in the NFC East. How does Darren Sproles' addition make Philly even more dynamic?

New England remain the kings of the AFC East. After the Patriots landed Darrelle Revis in free agency, could the Jets, Dolphins or Bills still knock Bill Belichick's team off its perch?

The offseason has featured big changes in Tampa Bay and New York. The 49ers, meanwhile, barely have brought in new talent. We examine which teams made the most moves.

Brandon Spikes has agreed to a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, Albert Breer reported. The former Patriots linebacker's new contract is worth $3.25 million, per Ian Rapoport.

Kiko Alonso played every defensive snap at middle linebacker for the Buffalo Bills last season. But the Bills general manager confirmed Friday that the second-year defender is in for a position switch.

Looking for a linebacker this offseason? There aren't many attractive options in free agency, with Brandon Spikes and Karlos Dansby leading the pack.

The New York Giants were one of the NFL's biggest flops in 2013. Can the Giants rebuild their roster and get Eli Manning back to his old self with coach Tom Coughlin back at the helm?

We've long wondered about Jason Pierre-Paul's availability for the New York Giants' opener. Two days before the game, we still don't have an answer as the defensive end is a game-time decision.

The New York Giants seem like perennial playoff contenders, but recent history suggests otherwise. Elliot Harrison explains why Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin's bunch are in for another down year.