Detroit Lions Report Card Linebackers

Stephen Tulloch 45/52 393 yards 20 1st downs 1td 3PBu 67 stops 18 TFL 12 MT  4 sacks
ranking: #3 PFF
3 years on contract

Great season by Tully. Was a force against the run and solid vs. the pass. Even added some pass rush to his game. Deserved a pro bowl spot.

DeAndre Levy 40/69 387 20 1st downs 1td 6int 9 PBU 48 stops 20TFL 12 Missed tackles
Ranking: #6 PFF
2 years left on contract

The most improved played in the NFL. Played really well against the run, great vs. the pass. Looked like a legit NFL LB. He was ranked as the worst Player on defense in the NFL 2011-2012.

Ashlee Palmer 15/21 174 yards 8 1st downs 13 stops 9tfl 7 MT 3 special teams tackles
Rankings: #23 PFF
1 year left under contract

Solid vs. the run. Terrible vs. the pass. Allowed many a big play this season. Best as the # 4 LB and playing special teams.

Rocky McIntosh 3 stops 1 TFL 8 special teams tackles 4 penalities
Free Agent

 Good in season acquiston by Mayhew. Rose to the # 4 LB and played well on special teams. Could be back in 2014.

Tahir Whitehead 8 special teams tackles 2 penalities
2 years on contract

Did not play a snap on defense in 2013. Hard ro tell if he has a future as a strter in the NFL. Solid special teams guy.

Travis Lewis 5 special teams tackles 1 penality
2 years on contract

Suspended for 4 games for Adderall. Slow to the ball. Probably not an NFL LB.

Julian Stanford 2 special teams tackles
Restricted Free Agent

Cory Greenwood Injured Reserve
2 years left on contract