The New York Jets are moving Coples to outside linebacker after he had a solid rookie season at defensive end.

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Then there is outside linebacker Paul Kruger, the Ravens' late second-round pick out of Utah in the 2009 NFL draft.

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Robinson played on the powerhouse Green Bay teams of the 1960s, starting at outside linebacker on coach Vince Lombardi's two Super Bowl champions.

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Star outside linebacker Clay Matthews of the Green Bay Packers is the son of Clay Jr and the nephew to NFL Hall of Famer Bruce.

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With Calvin Pace cut and Bryan Thomas not expected back, New York was thin at outside linebacker with Garrett McIntyre and Ricky Sapp as the projected starters.

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One, Matt Chatham, a former linebacker with the New England Patriots, helped carry her outside.

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