An off-ball linebacker lines up several yards behind the defensive front rather than on the line of scrimmage. Freed from pass-rush duties, they pursue ball carriers, cover tight ends and running backs, and read plays in space. Teams favoring speed and coverage benefit most, especially against spread offenses that stretch the field horizontally.
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