2022 NFL free agents: Defensive line

With the NFL's franchise-tag deadline in the past, attention moves to the opening of the league's free-agent negotiating window March 14.

These are the best defensive linemen slated to hit the market.

By position
QB | RB | WR | TE | OL
DL | ED | LB | CB | S
Top 100

1. Calais Campbell

Campbell's impressive streak of four straight Pro Bowl campaigns ended in 2021. But the 35-year-old's veteran leadership and impeccable run defense would make him a great fit anywhere.

2. Akiem Hicks

Hicks is in decline, but he's still impactful at times. Having missed 20 games over the past three seasons, he's likely a rotational piece at this point in his career.

3. D.J. Jones

Jones stands out in a thin crop of free-agent defensive tackles. He doesn't offer much as a pass-rusher, but the 27-year-old cleans up in the run game and is entering his prime.

4. Sebastian Joseph-Day

Overshadowed by Aaron Donald, Joseph-Day is a run-stuffing machine, piling up 137 tackles and nine tackles for loss in the last three seasons. The 26-year-old would be a great complementary piece on any defensive line.

5. Folorunso Fatukasi

The Jets are already invested in other parts of their defensive line and may let Fatukasi walk. The former sixth-round pick has developed into a quality run defender.

6. B.J. Hill

Your typical run-stuffing defensive tackle, Hill should land a job as an early-down lineman and could come at an affordable price.

7. Harrison Phillips

Phillips played his best ball down the stretch last season after a few healthy scratches early on. The run-stuffing defensive tackle could cash in after starting eight of the Bills' final nine games.

8. Ndamukong Suh

Stuffing the run was Suh's bread and butter for years, but he regressed in that category in 2021 and probably won't get much better as he enters his age-35 season.