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2026 NFL Free Agents: Defensive End

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2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026.
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1. Trey Hendrickson, DE, Bengals. Age: 31.
Signed with Ravens (4 years, $112 million)

Trey Hendrickson is still one of the best edge rushers in the NFL. However, his age (31) is becoming a concern.

2. Jaelan Phillips, DE, Eagles. Age: 27.
Signed with Panthers (4 years, $120 million)

Jaelan Phillips did not disappoint after being acquired at the trade deadline. He’s a dynamic edge rusher who is only 27.

3. Bradley Chubb, DE, Dolphins. Age: 30.
Signed with Bills (3 years, $43.5 million)

Bradley Chubb came off a torn ACL last year, but did well considering the injury status. He logged 8.5 sacks. He’s turning 30 this offseason.

4. Joey Bosa, DE, Bills. Age: 31.

Joey Bosa isn’t the same Pro Bowl talent he used to be because of injuries, but he was still able to register 47 quarterback pressures last year.

5. K'Lavon Chaisson, DE, Patriots. Age: 27.
Signed with Redskins (1 year, $12 million)

K’Lavon Chaisson logged 7.5 sacks in 2025. He’s still somehow only 27 despite seemingly being in the NFL for a decade.

6. Dre'Mont Jones, DE, Ravens. Age: 29.
Signed with Patriots (3 years, $39 million)

The Ravens acquired Dre’Mont Jones at the trade deadline. He tallied seven sacks in 2025.

7. Khalil Mack, DE, Chargers. Age: 35.
Re-signed with Chargers (1 year, $18 million)

Khalil Mack is coming off a stellar year in which he generates tons of pressures despite missing five games. However, he’s 35, so a sharp decline could be coming soon.

8. Joseph Ossai, DE, Bengals. Age: 26.
Signed with Jets (3 years, $36 million)

Joseph Ossai led the Bengals in quarterback pressures last year.

9. D.J. Wonnum, DE, Panthers. Age: 28.

D.J. Wonnum was a highly productive pass rusher in Minnesota, but hasn’t done as much in Carolina.

10. Cameron Jordan, DE, Saints. Age: 35.

Cameron Jordan bounced back with a very strong 10.5-sack season, but he’s 35 and could decline soon.

11. Arden Key, DE, Titans. Age: 30.
Signed with Colts (2 years, $20 million)

Arden Key has logged 16.5 total sacks in the past three years. He missed a few games last season.

12. Malcolm Koonce, DE, Raiders. Age: 28.
Re-sign with Raiders (1 year, $11 million)

Malcolm Koonce is a quality pass rusher, but didn’t look as good coming off an injury as he did in 2023.

13. Jadeveon Clowney, DE, Cowboys. Age: 33.

Jadeveon Clowney is coming off an 8.5-sack season, but at 33, he’ll be on a sharp decline soon.

14. Sam Williams, DE, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Re-signed with Cowboys (1 year, $3 million)

Sam Williams showed lots of promise as a young edge rusher in the past, but he’s coming off a down year in which he couldn’t fully recover from his 2024 injury.

15. A.J. Epenesa, DE, Bills. Age: 27.

A.J. Epenesa is a talented roational edge player, but didn’t play too many snaps last year because of talented players ahead of him.

16. Al-Quadin Muhammad, DE, Lions. Age: 31.
Signed with Buccaneers (1 year)

Al-Quadin Muhammad logged 11.5 sacks last year, but he’s a 31-year-old part-time player.

17. Logan Hall, DE, Buccaneers. Age: 26.
Signed with Texans (2 years)

Logan Hall was a disappointment last year, seeing his sack total drop from 5.5 to 1.5.

18. Kwity Paye, DE, Colts. Age: 27.
Signed with Raiders (3 years, $48 million)

Kwity Paye had just four sacks last year, but he was able to generate a good amount of pressure on the quarterback.

19. Boye Mafe, DE, Seahawks. Age: 27.
Signed with Bengals (3 years, $60 million)

Boye Mafe had nine sacks two years ago, but hasn’t been as productive since as a rotational edge rusher.

20. Charles Omenihu, DE, Chiefs. Age: 29.
Signed with Redskins (1 year, $7 million)

Charles Omenihu logged 3.5 sacks last year and seven two seasons prior. He’s a fine rotational edge, but nothing more.

21. Jihad Ward, DE, Titans. Age: 32.

Jihad Ward is coming off a decent, 5.5-sack season. He’s due to regress to age soon.

22. Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, 49ers. Age: 28.
23. Dante Fowler, DE, Cowboys. Age: 32.
24. Payton Turner, DE, Cowboys. Age: 27.
25. Brandon Graham, DE, Eagles. Age: 38.
26. Deatrich Wise, DE, Redskins. Age: 32. — Re-signed with Redskins (1 year)
27. Micheal Clemons, DE, Jets. Age: 29. — Signed with Colts (3 years, $17.5 million)
28. Marcus Davenport, DE, Lions. Age: 29.
29. Josh Paschal, DE, Lions. Age: 26.
30. Cameron Sample, DE, Bengals. Age: 26.
31. Cam Thomas, DE, Browns. Age: 26.
32. Jonathan Bullard, DE, Saints. Age: 32.
33. Chris Rumph, DE, Saints. Age: 27.
34. Denico Autry, DE, Texans. Age: 36.
35. Derek Barnett, DE, Texans. Age: 30.
36. Samson Ebukam, DE, Colts. Age: 31. — Signed with Falcons
37. Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Jaguars. Age: 32.
38. Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jaguars. Age: 31.
39. L.J. Collier, DE, Cardinals. Age: 30. — Re-signed with Cardinals (1 year, $2.5 million)
40. Mike Danna, DE, Chiefs. Age: 28.
41. Josh Paschal, DE, Lions. Age: 26.
42. Mario Edwards, DE, Texans. Age: 32.
43. Victor Dimukeje, DE, Giants. Age: 26.
44. Janarius Robinson, DE, Chiefs. Age: 28.




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