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2011 NFL Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2011.
LaMarr Woodley, DE/OLB, Steelers. Age: 26.
Franchised by Steelers
One of the top pass-rushers in the NFL, LaMarr Woodley has 35 sacks in the past three years.
Chad Greenway, OLB, Vikings. Age: 28.
Franchised by Vikings
One of the top outside linebackers in the NFL, Chad Greenway could be franchised this offseason. If not - Sidney Rice is Minnesota's other option - Greenway is going to receive a huge contract from someone.
Kamerion Wimbley, DE/OLB, Raiders. Age: 27.
Franchised by Raiders
Moving from strongside linebacker to defensive end depending on the situation, Kamerion Wimbley totaled 9.5 sacks and really helped shut down the run.
Manny Lawson, OLB, 49ers. Age: 27.
Manny Lawson isn't the greatest pass-rusher in the world, but he does so many other things very well. Moving on to a team with a 4-3 defense might be ideal for the former first-rounder.
Rocky McIntosh, OLB, Redskins. Age: 28.
A decent weakside linebacker in the 4-3, Rocky McIntosh was one of many Redskins who were lost in the new 3-4 look. McIntosh will have more success next year as long as he stays away from teams running the 3-4.
James Anderson, OLB, Panthers. Age: 27.
James Anderson had a very good year at strongside linebacker, recording 130 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
Stephen Nicholas, OLB, Falcons. Age: 28.
Stephen Nicholas took over the starting strongside linebacker job in Week 4 and never looked back. He performed very well playing two downs for Atlanta.
Quincy Black, OLB, Buccaneers. Age: 27.
Quincy Black did a great job as Tampa Bay's two-down strongside linebacker in 2010. He missed the final few weeks with a fractured forearm, which is no big deal.
Matt Roth, DE/OLB, Browns. Age: 28.
I'm not sure if Math Roth was hurt or not down the stretch, but he struggled late in the year after starting out really well.
Ben Leber, OLB, Vikings. Age: 32.
Ben Leber can still start as a weakside linebacker, but at 32, his best days are behind him.
Clint Session, OLB, Colts. Age: 26.
The Colts missed Clint Session last year; he played in only five games because of an elbow injury.
Thomas Davis, OLB, Panthers. Age: 27.
Thomas Davis was a 3.5-star linebacker last offseason, but there's major risk here; Davis has torn his right ACL twice in the past two years.
Justin Durant, OLB, Jaguars. Age: 25.
Justin Durant is a quality weakside linebacker, but is frequently injured.
Thomas Howard, OLB, Raiders. Age: 28.
Thomas Howard was the odd man out in a very talented linebacking corps. Despite rotting on Oakland's bench in 2010, he could start for a new team at weakside linebacker next year.
David Vobora (RFA), OLB, Rams. Age: 25.
Tendered by Rams (original pick)
David Vobora started the final four games of the season at strongside linebacker and predictably played well. I have no idea why Vobora didn't start all year.
Pisa Tinoisamoa, OLB, Bears. Age: 30.
Pisa Tinoisamoa missed some time with a knee scope, but otherwise had a pretty solid year as Chicago's two-down strongside linebacker.
Wesley Woodyard (RFA), OLB, Broncos. Age: 25.
Tendered by Broncos
Wesley Woodyard played well in Mike Shanahan's 4-3 back in 2008, but was lost in Josh McDaniels' 3-4 ever since. I'd like to see him get a chance with a Tampa-2 defense next year.
Keith Bulluck, OLB, Giants. Age: 34.
Keith Bulluck bounced back from his knee injury and played well for the Giants this season. However, he's an aging 34-year-old, two-down linebacker at this point in his career.
Danny Clark, OLB, Saints. Age: 34.
Danny Clark was picked up in early September after being cut by the Texans. He didn't see much action early, but ended up starting and playing well for the Saints at strongside linebacker.
Mike Peterson, OLB, Falcons. Age: 35.
Mike Peterson did a decent job for the Falcons last year at weakside linebacker, but he'll turn 35 in June.
Brandon Johnson, OLB, Bengals. Age: 28.
A very good reserve linebacker who can play multiple positions (primarily the weak side).
Leroy Hill, OLB, Seahawks. Age: 28.
Leroy Hill played really well for Seattle in 2009, but missed all of last year with an Achilles injury. He also got into trouble for marijuana and domestic issues.
Antwan Barnes, DE/OLB, Chargers. Age: 26.
Antwan Barnes was signed in October and did a great job as a situational pass-rusher.
Nick Roach, OLB, Bears. Age: 26.
JoLonn Dunbar (RFA), OLB, Saints. Age: 26.
Jamar Williams, OLB, Panthers. Age: 27.
Brian Iwuh, OLB, Bears. Age: 27.
Adam Hayward, OLB, Buccaneers. Age: 27.
Ernie Sims, OLB, Eagles. Age: 26.
Zach Diles, OLB, Texans. Age: 26.
Tyjuan Hagler, OLB, Colts. Age: 29.
Rashad Jeanty, OLB, Bengals. Age: 28. -- Signed with Eagles
Julian Peterson, OLB, Lions. Age: 33.
Landon Johnson, OLB, Lions. Age: 30.
Scott Shanle, OLB, Saints. Age: 31.
Antwan Applewhite, DE/OLB, Chargers. Age: 25. -- Tendered by Chargers
Chris Chamberlain (RFA), OLB, Rams. Age: 25. -- Tendered by Rams (original pick)
Keith Ellison, OLB, Bills. Age: 27.
Ashlee Palmer, OLB, Lions. Age: 25.
Bobby Carpenter, OLB, Lions. Age: 28.
Akeem Jordan, OLB, Eagles. Age: 26.
David Bowens, DE/OLB, Browns. Age: 34.
Mike Vrabel, DE/OLB, Chiefs. Age: 36.
Quentin Moses, DE/OLB, Dolphins. Age: 27.
Will Herring, OLB, Seahawks. Age: 28.
Zack Follett (ERFA), OLB, Lions. Age: 24. -- Tendered by Lions
Titus Brown (RFA), DE/OLB, Browns. Age: 25.
Chris Wilson, DE/OLB, Redskins. Age: 29.
Larry Grant (RFA), OLB, Rams. Age: 26. -- Tendered by Rams
Ricky Brown, OLB, Raiders. Age: 27.
David Thornton, OLB, Titans. Age: 32.
Tim Shaw (RFA), OLB, Titans. Age: 27.
Caleb Campbell (ERFA), OLB, Lions. Age: 26.
Colin Allred, OLB, Titans. Age: 28.
Sam Williams, OLB, Raiders. Age: 31.
Prescott Burgess, OLB, Ravens. Age: 27.
Jamaal Westerman, DE/OLB, Jets. Age: 26.
Jordan Senn (RFA), OLB, Panthers. Age: 27. -- Tendered by Panthers
Bryan Smith, DE/OLB, Jaguars. Age: 27.
James Holt (ERFA), OLB, Chargers. Age: 24. -- Tendered by Chargers
Jon Alston, OLB, Buccaneers. Age: 28.
Lance Laury, OLB, Jets. Age: 29.
Darnell Bing, OLB, Texans. Age: 26.
Matt McCoy, OLB, Seahawks. Age: 28.
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