2022 NFL free agents: Edge rusher
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 edge defenders slated to hit the market.
By position
QB | RB | WR | TE | OL
DL | ED | LB | CB | S
Top 100
1. Chandler Jones
Jones may now be too expensive for the Cardinals after they chose not to extend him last offseason. The 32-year-old put together a 10.5-sack campaign, hitting double digits for the sixth time in seven years.
2. Von Miller
Miller registered four postseason sacks, two alone in the Super Bowl, proving there's plenty of gas left in his tank. His age could be a deterrent for some teams, but the 32-year-old will make a ton of sense for contenders.
3. Haason Reddick
After settling for a one-year, $6-million deal with the Panthers last offseason, Reddick is now set to laugh all the way to the bank. The linebacker's value has skyrocketed after an 11-sack campaign, bringing his total over the past two years to 23.5.
4. Jadeveon Clowney
Clowney betting on himself finally paid off in 2021. He collected nine sacks for the Browns while playing across from Myles Garrett after recording three sacks over the prior two seasons in Seattle and Tennessee.
5. Emmanuel Ogbah
Ogbah seemed to find a home with the Dolphins, putting up 18 sacks over two seasons to recover from a lackluster start to his career. The Oklahoma State product hits the market as one of the top pass-rushers available.
6. Randy Gregory
Gregory shined for much of the 2021 season, though he went ice cold down the stretch. Suitors will have to consider Gregory's off-field concerns before committing to him long term.
7. Melvin Ingram
Ingram helped the Chiefs transform their struggling defense in 2021 and showed he can still get after the quarterback. He notched two sacks in three postseason games.
8. Jerry Hughes
The unsung hero of Buffalo's defense for years, Hughes is headed for the market for the first time in his career. The 33-year-old can still contribute as a pass-rusher, but he's better suited to play a part-time role at this point.
9. Jason Pierre-Paul
Usually a model of consistency as a pass-rusher, Pierre-Paul will be banking on a huge rebound after a shoulder injury limited him to only 2.5 sacks last year.
10. Justin Houston
Houston no longer puts up huge sack totals, but the 33-year-old is still worthy of a starting job on teams in need of a legitimate pass-rusher. He tallied 17 quarterback hits and 4.5 sacks in 2021.
11. Uchenna Nwosu
Nwosu tallied five sacks and 40 tackles with the Chargers. The 25-year-old isn't the flashiest name on the market, but he provides consistency as a complimentary pass-rusher.