That all-in strategy, with a dramatic double-down emphasis on edge rushers in the first round, came at the expense of Atlantas 2026 draft.Fontenot made two trades on the first two days of the draft, each including a 2026 pick. After selecting Georgias Jalon Walker at No. 15 overall ...
The first round could be loaded with defensive linemen, especially edge rushers. The AP mock draft has 11 defensive linemen going in the first round.The opening round was all offense last year, starting with Caleb Williams being the first of six QBs in the top 12. The first round had a...
running back Rico Dowdle and offensive tackle Chuma Edoga also left in free agency. The failure to extend Micah Parsons contract is even more costly now that Myles Garrett has set the market for edge rushers at $40 million per year.Philadelphia...
Passed up edge rushers to bolster a strength with WR Emeka Egbuka (19). CB Benjamin Morrison (30) was a first-round projection. CB Jacob Parrish (84) and edge rushers David Walker (121) and Elijah Roberts (157) have high upside. WR Tez Johnson (235) adds depth in an excellent rece...
The Packers, hosting the draft for the first time in their franchise history, stocked up on defensive talent. They used their fourth-, fifth- and sixth-round picks on guys who stood out in college as major pass rushers. The team also added a cornerback in the final round.Green Bay is ...
Sweat is one of the most underrated edge rushers in the NFL after piling up 40 sacks in seven seasons with the Eagles. It appeared his days were numbered in Philadelphia after the team signed Bryce Huff in the offseason, but Sweat continues to play at a high level, as evidenced by the...
The sack total has leveled off, but Lawrence is still a rugged force to be reckoned with down after down. Rank 31 Josh Sweat Philadelphia Eagles·Edge Good-not-great starting edge players are still worth plenty. Sweat has been mostly consistent in producing pressures for t...
Edge rushers 1. Dallas Turner, Alabama 2. Jared Verse, Florida State 3. Laiatu Latu, UCLA 4. Darius Robinson, Missouri 5. Chop Robinson, Penn State Defensive tackles 1. Byron Murphy II, Texas 2. Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois 3. Kris Jenkins, Michigan 4. Braden Fiske, ...
Garrett, the AP 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, asked the Cleveland Browns for a trade last month. Browns general manager Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski insisted the team has no interest in dealing one of the leagues best edge rushers.Several teams who need a quarterback are ...
Sweat's combination of raw strength and a fast first step is a blast to watch. Only six edge rushers had more combined sacks and quarterback hits in 2022, per Pro Football Focus. Rank 8 Calvin Ridley Jacksonville Jaguars·WR In a timing offense that should suit Ridley's excellent quicks ...