The Chicago Bears are known for their historic defenses, and its linebackers are the enforcers of that unrivaled legacy. This top ten list consists of those players that exclusively played linebacker. Sorry Clyde “Bulldog” Turner, playing center for the ‘Beloved” disqualifies you from this category.
Though he never became an NFL champion, Buffone was arguably the best of three Bears outside linebackers (himself, Fortunato and Wilson) for a 30-year stretch (‘55 to ‘87). He holds the franchise record for most interceptions (24) by a linebacker. Unfortunately, he also has the ignominious honor of playing for five head coaches (Halas, Dooley, Gibron, Pardee, and Armstrong).