Warner Still Top LB Despite Injury Setback

Warner, who was one of only two players to receive first-place votes in the latest NFL linebacker rankings, faces competition from the Detroit Lions' Jack Campbell and the Baltimore Ravens' Roquan Smith for the title of league's best linebacker. The San Francisco 49ers' star is returning from a gruesome ankle injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely. newsindata.com

Other top contenders include Kansas City's Bolton, who had 100-plus tackles in 2025, and Carolina's Lloyd, who signed a three-year deal after recording five interceptions for the Jaguars. The rankings highlight the depth of talent at linebacker entering the 2026 season.