DC Jim Schwartz values the linebacker position. He has specific actions for each whether he is playing a standard 4-3 or the occasional 4-2-5. And the Cleveland Browns had some great talent manning the backer position last year.
After the season, the Browns had five linebackers on their free-agent list. Yikes.
Anthony Walker was the starting middle linebacker for the past three years. He was signed away from the Indianapolis Colts and was signed three different seasons all on one-year contracts. Walker was also injured all three years with a hamstring injury, torn quad, and then last year a knee issue.