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Huskers Unveil First 2026 Depth Chart: Lenhardt Emerges at End, QB2 Battle Ahead
sports1 month ago

Huskers Unveil First 2026 Depth Chart: Lenhardt Emerges at End, QB2 Battle Ahead

Nebraska released its first official depth chart for 2026, highlighting Cameron Lenhardt as the starter at defensive end over Williams Nwaneri, Gunnar Gottula as the clear No. 1 right tackle, and Hayden Ainsworth pushing Preston Taumua for left tackle. On the defensive line, Owen Stoudmire is listed as the starter at defensive tackle with Riley Van Poppel behind him, while Jahsear Whittington starts on the opposite DT side ahead of ORs Tyson Terry and Sua Lefotu. Anthony Colandrea remains the starting QB with TJ Lateef and Daniel Kaelin vying for the No. 2 spot. Several other positions—running back, cornerback, safety, linebacker, and placekicker—remain unsettled, signaling ongoing competition as Nebraska opens the season against Ohio.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-football#defensive-end#depth-chart
Falcons add veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith on a one-year deal
sports1 month ago

Falcons add veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith on a one-year deal

Veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith agreed to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons after a workout, providing needed depth at the edge as the team copes with suspensions and injuries to other defensive ends. Smith, who previously played for Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski in Cleveland, last year signed with the Eagles before briefly retiring, and now returns to football with Atlanta.

via NBC Sports|
#defensive-end#falcons#free-agency
49ers Camp: Cornerbacks Dominate, Linebackers Stand Out, Edge Depth in Question
sports2 months ago

49ers Camp: Cornerbacks Dominate, Linebackers Stand Out, Edge Depth in Question

San Francisco’s training camp is already revealing strengths and weaknesses: the cornerback room has depth and energy under Raheem Morris, with newcomers and veterans pushing a feisty, versatile unit; the linebacker corps looks solid behind Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw, with Nick Martin flashing as a potential starter; however, the defensive end spot is thin due to injuries, even as Nick Bosa begins ramping up; offensively, Christian McCaffrey remains explosive into his 30s, with Deebo Samuel expected to help shoulder the load while backups recover, and several roster battles (QB, punter) are ongoing as practice continues.

via The New York Times|
#cornerbacks#defensive-end#linebackers
Seven Edge-Rushers Poised for a 2026 Breakout
sports2 months ago

Seven Edge-Rushers Poised for a 2026 Breakout

Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton spotlights seven edge-rushers who could breakout in the 2026 NFL season: Abdul Carter (Giants), K'Lavon Chaisson (Commanders), Jalyx Hunt (Eagles), Laiatu Latu (Colts), Boye Mafe (Bengals), Jaelan Phillips (Panthers), and Dallas Turner (Vikings), each with a clear path to bigger roles through coaching schemes, contract-driven opportunities, and lineup changes that could boost their sack and impact totals.

via Bleacher Report|
#2026-season#breakout#defensive-end
Raiders Ink Four-Year Deal for Keyron Crawford
sports3 months ago

Raiders Ink Four-Year Deal for Keyron Crawford

The Las Vegas Raiders signed third-round defensive end Keyron Crawford to a four-year rookie contract. Crawford, the 67th overall pick in the 2026 draft, played at Arkansas State before transferring to Auburn, where he started all 12 games in 2025 with 36 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, plus a forced fumble, fumble recovery and an interception. With Crawford under contract, the Raiders have eight of ten picks signed; unsigned are quarterback Fernando Mendoza and fourth-round cornerback Jermod McCoy.

via NBC Sports|
#auburn-tigers#defensive-end#keyron-crawford
Bengals Decline Murphy Fifth-Year Option, Eye Long-Term Deal
sports5 months ago

Bengals Decline Murphy Fifth-Year Option, Eye Long-Term Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals will not exercise the fifth-year option on defensive end Myles Murphy, choosing to pursue a long-term contract instead. Murphy, a 2023 first-round pick, would have earned $14.475 million in 2027 under the option and has posted 92 tackles, 8.5 sacks and a fumble across three seasons, including 5.5 sacks last year, as the team looks to keep him beyond 2027.

via NBC Sports|
#cincinnati-bengals#contract-extension#defensive-end
Cowboys land Malachi Lawrence in 2026 first-round trade spree
sports5 months ago

Cowboys land Malachi Lawrence in 2026 first-round trade spree

Dallas widened its 2026 first-round footprint with back-to-back trades: moving up from 12 to 11 to draft Caleb Downs and then sending 20 to 23 to select Malachi Lawrence, a versatile pass rusher from UCF. Lawrence, a former outside linebacker turned defensive end, earned First-Team All-Big 12 in 2025 and accumulated 20 sacks for his college career, giving Dallas a ready-made edge threat for a 3-4 look. He must improve run defense and add mass to maximize his potential, but the Cowboys view him as a key piece in their defensive overhaul.

via Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys|
#dallas-cowboys#defensive-end#malachi-lawrence
Dolphins Eye Edge-Rusher Upgrades Ahead of 2026 Draft
sports5 months ago

Dolphins Eye Edge-Rusher Upgrades Ahead of 2026 Draft

With Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips gone and a shift to a 4-3 base, the Dolphins are expected to target an edge rusher in the first three rounds, weighing a handful of prospects like Zion Young, Akheem Mesidor, Cashius Howell, Keldric Faulk, and TJ Parker, with a potential trade-down from early picks to land a starter rather than a specialist. Day 2/3 targets such as Mason Thomas, Dani Deni-Sutton, Caden Curry, LT Overton, Harold Perkins Jr., and others are also in play, depending on board dynamics and team needs.

via Miami Herald|
#college-prospects#defensive-end#edge-rusher
Lions eye bargain-bin edge help in second free-agent wave
sports7 months ago

Lions eye bargain-bin edge help in second free-agent wave

Detroit, having wrapped the first wave, pivots to upgrading its edge defense by evaluating veteran options for early-down duty and versatile front-end roles. Alongside Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions could carry multiple young ends (Paschal, Lacy, Hassanein) but want additional disruption, exploring a second wave of free-agent targets such as A.J. Epenesa, Tyquan Lewis, Arnold Ebiketie, Cameron Sample, and Samson Ebukam to bolster run defense and flexible pass rush in Detroit’s five-man fronts.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#defensive-end#detroit-lions#edge-defender