The Best Washington Commanders Linebackers of All Time

Big fan of Washington football? Then check out this list of Washington Commanders linebackers with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting linebacker from throughout Washington Commanders history, including current linebackers and past ones. An important part of the Washington defense, the LB position includes middle or inside linebackers and outside (strong side or weakside) linebackers. Featuring 2022-2023 Commanders and some of the greatest NFL linebackers of all time, the best Commanders LBs include Mason Foster, Marcus Washington, Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, and Rocky McIntosh.

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

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  • London Fletcher
    1

    Seasons: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

    London Levi Fletcher (born May 19, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at John Carroll, and signed with the St. ...more
  • Chris Hanburger
    2

    Chris Hanburger

    93 votes

    Seasons: 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972,1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965

     

    Christian G. Hanburger, Jr. (born August 13, 1941) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) who played his entire fourteen-year career with the Washington ...more
  • Wilber Marshall
    3

    Wilber Marshall

    79 votes

    Seasons: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988

    Wilber Buddyhia Marshall (born April 18, 1962) is an American former college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for five teams from 1984 until ...more
  • Monte Coleman
    4

    Seasons: 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

    Monte Leon Coleman (born November 4, 1957) is a former American football linebacker who played for sixteen seasons with the Washington Redskins from 1979 to 1994. He is currently the head football ...more
  • Ken Harvey
    5

    Ken Harvey

    60 votes

    Seasons: 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994

    Kenneth Ray Harvey (born May 6, 1965) is a former professional American football player in the National Football League (NFL). He currently works as a fitness trainer for space tourists and a sports ...more
  • Ryan Kerrigan
    6

    Ryan Kerrigan

    116 votes

    Seasons: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

    Patrick Ryan Kerrigan (born August 16, 1988) is a former American football outside linebacker and defensive end who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football ...more