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The Las Vegas Raiders have a long list of linebackers looking to earn playing time this season. With how long and grueling the regular season will be, the Raiders will likely depend on several linebackers this upcoming season, including Cody Lindenberg.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / July 16

Special teams is where these Raiders can punch their roster ticket

Rookies Cody Lindenberg, Darien Porter have special teams prowess to stick in Las Vegas Pete Carroll’s Las Vegas Raiders are set to embark on all-important training camp at the tail end of this week and next.

Big Ten tiers: Where do Minnesota's linebackers rank without Cody Lindenberg?

The Big Ten has a storied history of dominant inside linebackers. There's plenty of talent in the conference heading into 2025, but let's see where Minnesota's top options rank among the conference after the departure of longtime starter Cody Lindenberg.

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College Football News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 21

4 Things To Know About Raiders' Cody Lindenberg

Cody Lindenberg may be new to the Raiders, but his mindset resembles a classic Silver and Black linebacker. Here are four things to know about Las Vegas' final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

College Football News / Silver and Black Pride / May 15

Film room: Lindenberg adds instincts, physicality to run defense

Diving into the seventh-round pick’s game It took until the seventh round and their final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Las Vegas Raiders addressed their need at linebacker with Minnesota’s Cody Lindenberg.

College Football News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 7

Film Study: Raiders LB Cody Lindenberg

The Las Vegas Raiders added Minnesota linebacker Cody Lindenberg in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Lindenberg had a solid career with the Golden Gophers, finishing with 209 career tackles, 13 for loss, a forced fumble, six passes defended, two sacks, and an interception.

College Football News / Silver and Black Pride / May 5

Raiders film breakdown: Jack Bech and Cody Lindenberg film review

Las Vegas added Cody Lindenberg and Jack Bech to the roster through the draft and both could have an impact Year 1 The Las Vegas Raiders' latest draft has received rave reviews from the national media.

Raiders Ended Their Draft Smart With Cody Lindenberg

The Las Vegas Raiders had nine picks heading into the NFL draft, and through various draft day trades, were able to draft 11 players in all. The expectation is that they'll all get signed to the roster, but some of them may get released before they have a chance to play.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 26

Raiders complete NFL Draft by addressing areas of concern

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How Cody Lindenberg Fits with the Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders lost half of their defensive starters to free agency earlier in the offseason, as Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo left shortly after the end of last season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Social Media Reacts to Raiders' Lindenberg Pick

The Las Vegas Raiders used their final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to address a big need -- linebacker. They took Minnesota's Cody Lindenberg in the seventh round.

Raiders Select LB Cody Lindenberg in 7th Round

With the No. 222 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders select Cody Lindenberg, a linebacker out of Minnesota. Lindenberg is an experienced linebacker who can play in coverage.

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NFL News / Dice City Sports / April 26

Seventh round leads to underrated linebacker for Raiders

With their seventh-round selection, the Las Vegas Raiders have chosen to go with an underrated defensive piece. With the 222nd pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Raiders selected Minnesota linebacker Cody Lindenberg.

Finding Broncos: Scouting Minnesota LB Cody Lindenberg

The Denver Broncos have been on a mission to improve "the middle" of their defense, per head coach Sean Payton. Denver signed a safety and linebacker in free agency, but that pursuit could continue in the NFL draft.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Cody Lindenberg 2025 NFL Draft Profile

Cody Lindenberg is possibly one of the most underrated linebackers in the 2025 NFL Draft, and his scouting report evaluates what traits he has that could lead to success in the NFL.

Cody Lindenberg 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Minnesota Golden Gophers LB

Height: 6020 (verified) Weight: 236lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Tyler Matakevich Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg projects as a developmental starter at the NFL level.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / February 26

Cody Lindenberg praises Gophers’ NFL run, eyes pro day at 110%

Cody Lindenberg was one of six Gophers players invited to this year's NFL Scouting Combine. He will not be participating in the on-field testing or drills, but he's still proud to represent Minnesota in Indianapolis.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / February 24

Report: Cody Lindenberg not participating in on-field drills at NFL Combine

Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg will interview with teams but will not take part in on-field drills at the upcoming NFL Combine, according to KSTP's Darren Wolfson, instead saving on-field workouts exclusively for his Pro Day on March 19.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / February 19

Pierce Petersohn details Gophers recruitment, Cody Lindenberg comparison

Dodge Center, Minn. three-sport athlete Pierce Petersohn is one of the hottest in-state prospects in 2026 high school recruiting. After picking up his first offer from Iowa State on Jan.

New York Giants Draft Prospect: LB Cody Lindenberg, Minnesota

Cody Lindenberg will next put his freakish athletic skills on dispaly for the New York Giants and the rest of the NFL during the upcoming Senior Bowl.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

2025 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report: Cody Lindenberg, Minnesota

The second level of the Minnesota defense has been a strong aspect of the Golden Gophers’ performance this year, and LB Cody Lindenberg has been a massive part of it.

College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 4

Gophers' LB Cody Lindenberg accepts invite to 2025 Senior Bowl

Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg has officially accepted an invitation to the 2025 Senior Bowl, the event announced on Saturday. After dealing with injuries for much of the 2023 season, Lindenberg put together his best campaign in a Gophers uniform in 2024.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 13, 2024

Cody Lindenberg recognized as one of the best linebackers in college football

Gophers fifth-year linebacker Cody Lindenberg has been named to the Butkus Award watch list. Presented annually to the best linebacker in college football, he is one of 51 players named to the list.