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Thursday, October 06, 2011  Former Syracuse University linebacker Malcolm Cater has been sentenced to one to three years in state prison for a burglary spree on campus at the end of the regular season last year.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  New York Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas is out for the season with a torn left Achilles tendon after suffering the injury in the team's 34-17 loss at Baltimore on Sunday.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  The start of the regular season is finally upon him, and Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman can barely contain himself.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Marquis Spruill is getting ready to lead a new look linebacker corp into the 2011 season, and says it's comforting to have some backup.

Monday, August 15, 2011  The Buffalo Bills have run out of patience in waiting for Aaron Maybin to develop. They waived the linebacker two years after selecting him in the first round.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  A week into training camp, former SU linebacker Derrell Smith says the reality of it all still hasn't sunk in.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  The Jaguars targeted former Buffalo Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny and landed him early in free agency. Jacksonville and Posluszny agreed to a six-year contract worth $45 million Tuesday night, including $15 million guaranteed.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  The 6 foot 2, 220 pound Washington had 15 sacks last season, while averaging about 6 tackles per game.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Buffalo Bills linebacker Reggie Torbor is unhurt after being involved in a two-vehicle collision outside a suburban Buffalo sports complex where team players are holding informal workouts.

Thursday, September 16, 2010  Nobody bleeds Orange more than Dan Conley, a linebacker at SU two decades ago who was destined for great things as a pro until his body betrayed him and sent him to the depths of despair.

Sunday, August 29, 2010  With SU football season less than a week away excitement is at a fever pitch. One reason why is the play of the linebackers

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Keith Bulluck may not play middle linebacker for the New York Giants after all.

Sunday, August 15, 2010  One position the SU Football team looks to be its strongest at is linebacker.