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All 32 NFL teams (including the Buffalo Bills) ranked by their linebackers

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All 32 NFL teams (including the Buffalo Bills) ranked by their linebackers

The Buffalo Bills have seen tons of roster changes during the 2024 offseason. When it comes to their linebacker room, it’s a different story.

Instead of new faces seeing significant playing time, it’s a recovery scenario for the old ones. After his season-ending injury, Matt Milano, potentially Buffalo’s best defender, will be back. Terrel Bernard also missed time last season, but has already returned.

This duo hasn’t missed a moment together in 2023 and we hope that continues moving forward. But how do they compare to the rest of football?

With that, ESPN released its NFL projections for 2024, including rankings for each linebacker group in the league. Where do the bills land among the others?

Here is the full list:

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Cole Kmet #85 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball while being tackled by Kenneth Murray Jr. #9 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

Kenneth Murray, Jack Gibbens, Cedric Gray, Otis Reese, Garret Wallow

November 1, 2020; Denver, Colorado, United States; Los Angeles Chargers middle linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Denzel Perryman, Nick Niemann, Daiyan Henley, Junior Colson, Troy Dye

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) reacts after Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker (7) missed a field goal attempt during the first quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on the 12th. February 2023.

NFL Super Bowl Lvii Kansas City Chiefs Vs Philadelphia Eagles

Devin White, Nakobe Dean, Oren Burks, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Ben VanSumeren

January 7, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States; Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) tackles jChicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Quay Walker, Edgerrin Cooper, Isaiah McDuffie, Ty’Ron Hopper, Eric Wilson

October 1, 2023; Santa Clara, California, United States; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) stiff arms Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White (7) in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Kyzir White, Krys Barnes, Mack Wilson, Owen Pappoe, Markus Bailey

October 22, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) runs the ball as Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) defends in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Zaire Franklin, EJ Speed, Segun Olubi, Grant Stuard, Jaylon Carlies

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 01: Alex Singleton #49 of the Denver Broncos tackles Cole Kmet #85 of the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on October 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775992302 ORIG FILE ID: 1712033035

Alex Singleton, Cody Barton, Jonas Griffith, Justin Strnad, Durell Nchami

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) rushes Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Eric Kendricks, Damone Clark, Markquese Bell, DeMarvion Overshown, Marist Liufau

September 14, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (35) runs with the ball in front of Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (40) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Ivan Pace Jr., Blake Cashman, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Brian Asamoah, Abraham Beauplan

September 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, United States; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Lavonte David, KJ Britt, SirVocea Dennis, JJ Russell, Vi Jones

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JANUARY 08: Ernest Jones #53 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a defensive stop during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

Ernest Jones, Christian Rozeboom, Troy Reeder, Jake Hummel, Olakunle Fatukasi

January 7, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Tennessee Titans linebacker Caleb Murphy (42) and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (2) during warmups before the Jacksonville Jaguars game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Azeez Al-Shaair, Christian Harris, Henry To’oTo’o, Del’Shawn Phillips, Jake Hansen

December 31, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) passes the ball as Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) defends in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Robert Spillane, Divine Deablo, Luke Masterson, Amari Burney, Tommy Eichenberg

November 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) runs behind the goal line against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic

Kaden Elliss, Troy Andersen, Nate Landman, JD Bertrand, Milo Eifler

New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) tackles Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) just before sacking him in the second quarter on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Isaiah Simmons, Matthew Adams, Darius Muasau

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) pushes away Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on January 7, 2024.

Jordyn Brooks, David Long Jr., Duke Riley, Anthony Walker, Channing Tindall

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) celebrates an interception of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield with linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) during the second half of the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday. , January 21, 2024.

Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Jalen Reeves-Maybin

September 24, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) reacts after a play during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Roquan Smith, Malik Harrison, Trenton Simpson, Chris Board, Josh Ross

October 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) returns an interception for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Jerome Baker, Tyrel Dodson, Tyrice Knight, Jon Rhattigan, Drake Thomas

December 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, United States; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Patrick Queen, Cole Holcomb, Elandon Roberts, Payton Wilson, Mark Robinson

November 5, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States; New England Patriots linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley (8) celebrates after sacking Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Sione Takitaki, Christian Elliss, Joe Giles-Harris

January 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, United States; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Nick Bolton (54) runs the tackle during an AFC Wild playoff football game Card at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, Leo Chenal, Jack Cochrane, Cam Jones

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes over Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Logan Wilson, Germaine Pratt, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Joe Bachie, Devin Harper

December 18, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) takes the field during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Shaq Thompson, Josey Jewell, Trevin Wallace, Chandler Wooten, Tae Davis

January 2, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, United States; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs with the ball as Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) defends during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard, Nicholas Morrow, Deion Jones, Dorian Williams

December 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor (27) runs the ball while Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) and linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) move for the offense while center Josh Myers (71) blocks during the game at US Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Hicks, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Devin Bush, Tony Fields II, Nathaniel Watson

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is pressured by New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Demario Davis, Pete Werner, Willie Gay Jr., Khaleke Hudson, Jaylan Ford

December 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Chicago Bears linebacker TJ Edwards (53) celebrates after intercepting an Atlanta Falcons pass in the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

TJ Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, Jack Sanborn, Noah Sewell, Micah Baskerville

November 20, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) and linebacker Quincy Williams (56) in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

CJ Mosley, Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Chazz Surratt, Marcelino McCrary-Ball

December 31, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, United States; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports

Foye Oluokun, Devin Lloyd, Chad Muma, Ventrell Miller, Caleb Johnson

November 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, United States; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) gestures after a defensive stop against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Fred Warner, Dr. Greenlaw, De’Vondre Campbell, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Dee Winters

SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 15: Bobby Wagner #54 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with KJ Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks in the end zone after recovering a fumble from Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals (not pictured) and returning it for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field on November 15, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Bobby Wagner, Frankie Luvu, Jamin Davis, Mykal Walker, Jordan Magee

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