The Buffalo Bills had one of the most dynamic linebacking groups in the NFL in 2019 with middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and outside linebackers Matt Milano and Lorenzo Alexander. The athleticism and multi-dimensional abilities in run stopping, coverage, and even pass rushing, helped propel the Bills to the second-ranked defense in the league last year. But the unit took a hit with the retirement of Alexander, and that hit will be felt on the field as well as off the field. Filling his role as an off-ball linebacker, quasi-defensive tackle, and edge rusher is no small task and likely won’t be filled with one player. But, to piece-meal his production on the field and his leadership in the community, General Manager Brandon Beane could add recently-released Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey. Upon his release, what I immediately saw on social media from the team, players, and fans could be only seen as an outpouring of love for the former Iowa Hawkeye. “These are difficult decisions and, in Christian’s case, more challenging because of how well he has represented our team.” — EVP/GM Andrew Berry pic.twitter.com/b835MngLoY — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) March 10, 2020 His benevolence off the field will obviously be missed…
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