Top Linebackers

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Patrick Willis

Patrick Willis has been dominant in his young NFL career. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Middle Linebackers (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

Greg Trott

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Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis is still one of the best, even after 13 years in the NFL. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Middle Linebackers (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Al Behrman

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DeMeco Ryans

DeMeco Ryans is one of the young guns of the Texans defense. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Middle Linebackers (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

David J. Phillip

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Jon Beason

Jon Beason is the plug of the Panthers' defense. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Middle Linebackers (AP Photos/Greg Trott)

Greg Trot

Brian Urlacher has long been the face of the Bears' defense. Bart Scott looks to make an impact for the Jets.
Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Middle Linebackers
(AP Photo)

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Urlacher/scott

Brian Urlacher has long been the face of the Bears' defense. Bart Scott looks to make an impact for the Jets. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Middle Linebackers (AP Photo)

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Super Bowl LIX - Style Guide & Décor

Take a look at the photographs that served as the artistic blueprint for Super Bowl LIX, and see how they were incorporated into the numerous event spaces throughout New Orleans.