2026 Fantasy Football Off-ball Linebacker Rankings
NFL fans can use the 2026 off-ball linebacker rankings to get a quick look at how all 32 teams compare at the position.
The New York Jets are ranked No. 1, followed by the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs round out the top five.
Other teams ranked highly include the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, and Minnesota Vikings. At the other end of the rankings, the Buffalo Bills are No. 31, and the Indianapolis Colts are No. 32.
2026 NFL Off-Ball Linebacker Rankings
| Rank | Team | Rank | Team |
| 1 | NYJ | 17 | LV |
| 2 | DET | 18 | TB |
| 3 | PHI | 19 | WSH |
| 4 | SF | 20 | CAR |
| 5 | KC | 21 | ATL |
| 6 | CLE | 22 | DEN |
| 7 | MIA | 23 | NYG |
| 8 | CHI | 24 | SEA |
| 9 | HOU | 25 | LAR |
| 10 | MIN | 26 | DAL |
| 11 | JAX | 27 | LAC |
| 12 | NE | 28 | PIT |
| 13 | TEN | 29 | CIN |
| 14 | GB | 30 | ARI |
| 15 | BAL | 31 | BUF |
| 16 | NO | 32 | IND |
For NFL fans, these rankings offer a simple way to compare teams at the off-ball linebacker position heading into the 2026 season. They can also provide a useful reference when following team defense, roster changes, and the season ahead.
Let’s take a look at every ranking for the 2026 NFL Season