All articles tagged with #edge rushers
With Lukas Van Ness questionable for Week 2 against the Jets, Green Bay would turn to limited-experience edge players Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox Jr., Dani Dennis-Sutton, and possibly Nyjalik Kelly, while Edgerrin Cooper could slide to the edge and the team might promote a practice-squad defender; the move would push the rookies into significant snaps and stand as a key data point on Green Bay’s young pass rush.
Connor Rogers unveils his preseason Top 50 for the 2027 NFL Draft, highlighting depth at quarterback and strength at wide receiver and edge rusher, with top picks like Jeremiah Smith, Arch Manning, Colin Simmons, and Dylan Stewart shaping a potentially deep first round.
Rob Rang ranks the top 10 non-quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, arguing this class could rival recent drafts in star power and produce multiple first‑round picks, led by Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith and featuring standout talents at OT Cayden Green, CB Leonard Moore, and edge disruptors Dylan Stewart and Collin Simmons, with pro comparisons to established NFL players.
An opinion-based projection of Baltimore’s initial 53-man roster emphasizing preseason performance, roster value, and flexibility. The piece outlines an offense led by Lamar Jackson with a two-QB look, Derrick Henry in the backfield, and a deep receiving/tearing group, while the defense centers on Roquan Smith and a six-man edge-rush rotation (including Burke and Rucker). Key decisions include keeping Joe Fagnano as a potential third quarterback over an extra defensive lineman/outside linebacker, and placing Nnamdi Madubuike on short-term IR to protect his health and maintain interior depth, aided by practice-squad options for continued development and depth flexibility.
Detroit Lions trimmed practice with a mix of returns and absences: Jabari Small returned to drills after a concussion, though he finished by sprinting with a trainer during team work; Miles Frazier wore a left-leg wrap, and Nick Whiteside worked at safety as cornerback depth remains thin. Not practicing were RB Isiah Pacheco, OT Giovanni Manu, C Cade Mays, G Michael Niese, and edge rushers Payton Turner, Derrick Moore, Ahmed Hassanein. Trevor Nowaske left Tuesday with a minor strain but is expected to be fine; safety Christian Izien is uncertain for the opener vs New Orleans but the team expects to get him back later. Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch remain on the PUP list, and Thomas Harper is dealing with an ankle. Detroit will finish camp with Thursday’s finale.
The Jets’ offseason rebuild highlights their persistent quarterback problem as Geno Smith struggled in a joint practice with the Buccaneers—10-of-16, multiple sacks, and two interceptions—far underscoring the team’s QB instability despite a talented supporting cast. Roookie edge rusher David Bailey flashed as a breakout, the defense looked strong, and players like Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall provide hope, but without a reliable quarterback the Jets still appear unlikely playoff contenders. The Buccaneers, led by Baker Mayfield, look like legitimate contenders, while the practice also featured several on-field fights.
LSU entered the second week of fall camp with pads coming later this week as it prepares for Clemson. The session featured Tamarcus Cooley moving to safety with Ty Benefield, Jhase Thomas earning early first-unit looks at edge, and Princewill Umanmieien among the edge contenders. Injuries limited Gabriel Reliford for the year and Damien Shanklin was out again, boosting depth at the thinning edge group led by Braker. Quarterback Sam Leavitt completed 18 of 20 passes to a variety of targets in a passing progression, while Trey’Dez Green wore a yellow no-contact jersey but appeared unrestricted. The report outlines the ongoing practice schedule as LSU gauges its lineup for the upcoming season.
Day 2 of Bengals training camp featured competitive drills with no repeat incidents. Jonathan Allen is poised to boost the interior rush after Dexter Lawrence's addition, while rookie linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter show early promise; Boye Mafe is being used in coverage by Al Golden's scheme, and Andrei Iosivas appears poised to push into a larger WR role in a contract year.
Detroit is rebuilding its edge group around Aidan Hutchinson for a more pass-rush–focused rotation. Veteran DJ Wonnum should start opposite Hutchinson, with rookie Derrick Moore pushing for more snaps as the season unfolds. Payton Turner brings upside but durability questions and a limited role. Ahmed Hassanein shifts to a chunky “Big” end to hold the edge, while UDFA options Anthony Lucas and Eric O’Neill vie for development spots. Five new edges (Wonnum, Turner, Moore, Lucas, O’Neill) signal a clear 2026 rebuild compared to last year.
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.
An all-32-team snapshot identifying each club's biggest remaining need after free agency and the draft, from quarterback gaps for the Cardinals, Browns and Vikings to edge-rusher questions for the Chiefs, Lions and 49ers, with cornerback and safety depth for the Saints and Commanders and a host of other gaps at guard, center, tackle, running back, and more.
The Chicago Bears could claim Charles Snowden, a former UDFA edge rusher who spent 2024–25 with the Raiders, after Las Vegas waived him. Snowden has shown pass-rush ability and versatility (including occasional inside rushing) and could add veteran depth and competition for Chicago’s edge group as the team assesses Dayo Odeyingbo and Shemar Turner this offseason.
Tim Twentyman outlines 10 Day 2 targets for the Lions after selecting Blake Miller, covering linebackers, edge rushers, a safety/CB, a guard, and versatile defensive pieces to bolster Detroit’s roster for the rest of the 2026 NFL Draft.
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah explains the 49ers’ approach to the 2026 first-round pick at No. 27, noting more depth at edge rushers could push San Francisco toward targeting an offensive tackle for first-round value, while also keeping open the option to trade back for more capital. He mentions a potential Kenyon Sadiq selection as a creative fit, highlights defensive options like Akheem Mesidor and T. J. Parker if they stay put, and suggests Malachi Lawrence as a back‑end trade-back target, with the ultimate call hinging on depth, value, and draft-night instincts.
With the 22nd pick in the NFL Draft, the Chargers reportedly prefer to trade down to add more selections, but a viable partner is unlikely; their top needs are left guard and edge rusher, so they’re eyeing interior offensive-line depth (Ioane, Bisontis, Pregnon, Rutledge, Dunker) or a mobile tackle who could kick inside, while potential moves by teams like the Cardinals to jump up for a quarterback could influence the board—if no trade materializes, sticking at 22 remains the most likely scenario.