The Chicago Bears have always been known for their dominating linebackers throughout their storied franchise history. Dick Butkus, Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and Mike Singletary to name just a few.

Column: The Chicago Bears’ great offensive line was once a poster. These days, there are only ‘help wanted’ posters.

Column: The Chicago Bears’ great offensive line was once a poster. These days, there are only ‘help wanted’ posters.

Several issues involving linebacker remain unclear heading into next week's start to OTAs for the Bears, like mainly who plays where in the Dennis Allen scheme.

Even though Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is still piecing together the offseason roster puzzle, linebacker Jack Sanborn believes the Bears defense will be on the rise in 2024.

Here's a look at the linebacker positions for the Chicago Bears heading into the offseason.

4. Mike Singletary (1981-1992) One of the all-time great linebackers, Singletary wasted no time making a name for himself, becoming a starter for Chicago in just the seventh game of his rookie season.

The Bears' history of stellar linebackers appealed to Edmunds, and Edwards knows all about it, having grown up in the Chicago area.

Bears’ linebacker legacy entices Tremaine Edmunds “The Chicago Bears are known for their linebackers and I want to be able to write my story and be the next great linebacker here,” Edmunds said.

With Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards and Jack Sanborn leading the way, the Chicago Bears have a strong corps of linebackers returning in 2024.

The Chicago Bears have always been known for their dominating linebackers throughout their storied franchise history. Dick Butkus, Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and Mike Singletary to name just a few.