Typically, when you think of the AFC North, you think of old-school, violent football with some big-name linebackers leading the way.
Names like Ray Lewis, James Farrior, Larry Foote, Andra Davis, and Takeo Spikes come to mind, at least for me.
In today’s AFC North, the star power resides with the quarterbacks, running backs, and pass rushers, but the off-ball linebacker group is making a strong push back into the forefront of the division from a depth and talent perspective.
That is especially true ahead of the 2024 season when the AFC North seems to be returning to its rugged, physical ways.