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The Best New England Patriots Linebackers of All Time

Updated November 5, 2019 4.1k votes 590 voters 17.0k views64 items

Big fan of New England football? Then check out this list of New England Patriots linebackers with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting linebacker from throughout New England Patriots history, including current linebackers and past ones. An important part of the New England defense, the LB position includes middle or inside linebackers and outside (strong side or weakside) linebackers. Featuring 2018-2019 NE Patriots and some of the greatest NFL linebackers of all time, the best Patriots LBs include Steve Nelson, Rob Ninkovich, Nick Buoniconti, and Jerod Mayo.

Who are the best linebackers in New England Patriots history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of New England Patriots starting linebacker.

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224
70
Andre Tippett
Seasons: 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
2
230
79
Willie McGinest
Seasons: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 , 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
3
256
94
Tedy Bruschi
Seasons: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 , 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
4
205
66
Dont'a Hightower
Seasons: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
5
134
40
Jerod Mayo
Seasons: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
6
136
42
Mike Vrabel
Seasons: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 , 2001
7
128
50
Rob Ninkovich
Seasons: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
8
110
46
Jamie Collins
Seasons: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
9
111
54
Kyle Van Noy
Seasons: 2018, 2017, 2016
10
78
28
Steve Nelson
Seasons: 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974
11
91
46
Junior Seau
Seasons: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
12
71
31
Ted Johnson
Seasons: 2004, 2003, 2002 , 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
13
40
25
Chris Slade
Seasons: 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993

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36
20
Nick Buoniconti
Seasons: 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962
15
43
31
Rosevelt Colvin
Seasons: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
16
28
13
Tom Addison
Seasons: 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960
17
37
24
Roman Phifer
Seasons: 2004, 2003, 2002 , 2001
18
30
16
Don Blackmon
Seasons: 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
19
36
24
Vincent Brown
Seasons: 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
20
28
16
Steve King
Seasons: 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974
21
56
51
Brandon Spikes
Seasons: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
22
22
10
Sam Hunt
Seasons: 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974
23
26
16
Johnny Rembert
Seasons: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

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20
10
Steve Zabel
Seasons: 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
25
39
37
Elandon Roberts
Seasons: 2018, 2017, 2016