All articles tagged with #edge rusher
Jets sign No. 2 overall pick David Bailey to a rookie contract. Bailey, a standout pass rusher who posted 14.5 sacks and 19.5 TFL in 2025 and earned All-American honors, was praised by coach Aaron Glenn for his first-step quickness and power rush; the Jets’ staff also has familiarity with Bailey from Stanford days, making him a key addition to upgrade their pass rush.
Seattle is signing veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Aden Durde after a prior visit. Fowler had 15 tackles and 3 sacks last season with the Cowboys and finishes a career with 294 tackles, 58.5 sacks, 15 forced fumbles and an interception across stops with the Jaguars, Rams, Commanders and Cowboys.
After the Buccaneers drafted Rueben Bain 15th overall, Bain said his motivation comes from himself and he’ll play with an edge regardless of draft status, aiming to be the best on the field with no outside factors weighing in; GM Jason Licht called the pick a pleasant surprise and expects Bain’s college production to translate to the NFL.
Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro sits with Jonathan Greenard after he joined Philadelphia, detailing his underdog path from high school to Louisville and Florida, his development into a complete edge defender, and his mindset to do the dirty work and face the best in the league as he joins Vic Fangio’s defense to help the Eagles pursue a championship.
Arizona opted not to draft an edge rusher in 2026, instead taking Jeremiyah Love. The team plans to add 6–8 undrafted rookies, hosts rookie minicamp May 8–9, and continues to weigh Calais Campbell’s possible return while evaluating the QB situation with Carson Beck and veterans Brissett/Minshew.
Brad Holmes used the 2026 NFL draft to shore up Detroit’s trenches and add versatile playmakers: first-round Clemson OL Blake Miller at 17, then Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore at 44 via a Jets trade, followed by LB Jimmy Rolder, Arizona State CB Keith Abney II, Kentucky WR Kendrick Law, DT Skyler Gill-Howard, and EDGE Tyre West. Grades went A for Miller and Moore, B for Rolder, B+ for Abney II and Law, C+ for Gill-Howard, and C- for West, reflecting an emphasis on inside-out growth, improved pass rush, and secondary depth, with Hutchinson signaling excitement after Moore’s selection.
The Patriots wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Boston College edge Quintayvious Hutchins in the seventh round. Hutchins is an undersized but powerful edge with captaincy and special-teams value, and analysts offered mixed grades (ranging from B to C+) on his pro potential, aided by the Patriots' familiarity with BC and his strong intangibles.
Patriots' 2026 second-round pick Gabe Jacas says he will model his edge-rushing game after Matthew Judon, highlighting similarities in speed-to-power and hand use. He credits former Patriots coach Joe Kim for development, noting Kim’s influence from New England to Illinois, where Jacas posted 11 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss as a senior; Jacas also recounted his Patriots visit with Kim hinting at a future role for him.
Packers selected Penn State edge Dani Dennis‑Sutton in the fourth round (No. 120). He stayed at PSU four years, learning behind first‑round talents Chop Robinson and Abdul Carter before becoming a full‑time starter in 2024, posting double‑digit tackles for loss (13 and 12) and 8.5 sacks in his last two seasons, plus seven forced fumbles and a program‑leading three blocked punts last year. Green Bay cited his development under PSU’s system and his knack for making plays as reasons for the pick, and Dennis‑Sutton looks to seize an opportunity as the Packers rebuild their edge rushers. He’s eager to prove he can translate his college success to Sundays, inspired by Micah Parsons and his love for football.
The New Orleans Saints acquired former first-round pick Tyree Wilson from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for pick No. 150 in this year’s draft and pick No. 219 in the seventh round. Wilson, the No. 7 overall pick in 2023, has appeared in 50 games with seven starts over three seasons, and in 2025 posted 4.0 sacks, eight tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, plus two forced fumbles, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery, giving him 12.0 career sacks.
Tim Twentyman surveys the Lions’ lone second-round pick (No. 50) in the 2026 NFL Draft, outlining multiple mock projections for an edge presence opposite Aidan Hutchinson—Zion Young, Gabe Jacas, Mason Thomas, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Derrick Moore, and Emmanuel Pregnon—while noting Detroit’s first-round pick Blake Miller and last year’s TeSlaa trade.
A Chiefs-focused roundup covers Cashius Howell’s move to the Bengals and his playful vow to sack Mahomes, updates on Kansas City’s stadium renderings, a quirky origin story for R Mason Thomas’ name, and circulating talk about Kayvon Thibodeaux as a potential Chiefs edge option, plus league notes including Derrick Johnson’s Hall of Fame comments, Jonathan Greenard’s Eagles deal, Nico Collins trade chatter, and Dee Winters to the Cowboys.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded two third-round picks to acquire edge rusher Jonathan Greenard from the Vikings and signed him to a four-year, $100 million contract, upgrading Philly’s outside pressure despite Greenard’s injury-shortened 2025 season. His strong pass-rush win rates and durability are cited as a major upgrade over Jalyx Hunt, with the move framed as value-priced in a market reset led by Will Anderson Jr. The piece also threads in Day 2 draft moves (Eli Stowers, Markel Bell) and various media reactions to the coup and Vikings’ cap concerns.
Baltimore Ravens select Missouri edge rusher Zion Young with the 45th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. A 6-5, 267-pound former Michigan State starter who transferred to Missouri, Young posted 16.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks as a senior and earned first‑team All‑SEC, known for his length, power and energy. Off‑field issues in 2023–24 have been noted, but the Ravens add him to a crowded edge group with plans for immediate contribution and potential as a starter as he develops.
Baltimore selected Missouri edge rusher Zion Young with the No. 45 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Baltimore Beatdown’s staff gave the pick high marks, praising Young’s power-run defense, versatility to rush from outside or inside, and immediate impact potential alongside Trey Hendrickson and Mike Green, with a path to double-digit sacks as he develops. Some analysts suggest Baltimore could target a center or tight end at No. 80 to complete the move.