It was the linebackers, interior defensive linemen and defense edges who took the field in Indianapolis today as part of the NFL Combine workouts, a bit of a different set-up from years past for this particular group.
In past seasons, defensive linemen worked together as one group, taking part in the same drills. Due to positional evolution, the combine re-formatted their drills, with interior defensive linemen (i.e.: nose tackles, interior defensive tackles, tackle/ends) and edge rushers (i.e.: pure defensive ends, hybrid defensive end/linebackers) getting separate specialized workout drills. Players had the option to participate in multiple drill sessions, but most opted to stick to their usual groups.