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The Top Ten Greatest NFL Middle Linebackers of all Time
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10.) Nick Buoniconti
- Nick Buoniconti played for the Boston Patriots and the Miami Dolphins.
- 2 Time Super Bowl Champion (VII, VIII)
- American Football League All Time Team
9.) Brian Urlacher
- Brian Urlacher played for the Chicago Bears from 2000 to 2012.
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winner in 2005
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award winner in 2000
8.) Chuck Bednarik
- Chuck Bednarik played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1949 to 1962.
- 2 Time NFL Champion (1949, 1960)
- 10 Time First Team All Pro (1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1961)
7.) Junior Seau
- Junior Seau played for the San Diego Chargers, the Miami Dolphins, and the New England Patriots.
- NFL Man of the Year Award winner in 1994
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winner in 1992
6.) Bill George
- Bill George played for the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams.
- NFL Champion in 1963
- 8 Time Pro Bowl Selection (1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961)
5.) Ray Nitschke
- Ray Nitschke played for the Green Bay Packers from 1958 to 1972.
- 2 Time Super Bowl Champion (I, II)
- 2 Time First Team All Pro (1964, 1966)
4.) Mike Singletary
- Mike Singletary played for the Chicago Bears from 1981 to 1992.
- Super Bowl XX Champion
- 10 Time Pro Bowl Selection (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992)
3.) Ray Lewis
- Ray Lewis played for the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 2012.
- 2 Time Super Bowl Champion (XXXV, XLVII)
- Super Bowl MVP (XXXV)
2.) Jack Lambert
- Jack Lambert played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974 to 1984.
- 4 Time Super Bowl Champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winner in 1976
1.) Dick Butkus
- Dick Butkus played for the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1973.
- 2 Time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winner (1969, 1970)
- 8 Time Pro Bowl Selection (1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972)