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2026 NFL Free Agents: Defensive Tackle

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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. D.J. Reader, DT, Lions. Age: 32.

D.J. Reader is a monstrous run stuffer who can generate quarterback pressure, but he’s due to continue his decline at 32.

2. David Onyemata, DT, Falcons. Age: 33.
Signed with Jets (1 year, $10.5 million)

David Onyemata had a strong year as both a run stuffer and a pass rusher. The downside is that he’s 33, so he could decline soon.

3. John Franklin-Myers, DT, Broncos. Age: 29.
Signed with Titans (3 years, $63 million)

John Franklin-Myers has been on a force on the defensive line with 14.5 total sacks in the past two years.

4. DaQuan Jones, DT, Bills. Age: 34.

Despite his age, DaQuan Jones can still be a strong force in the interior. He missed some time with injury last year.

5. Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Lions. Age: 28.

Levi Onwuzurike is a Jack of all trades type of defensive tackle, but he missed all of 2025 with an injury.

6. Sheldon Rankins, DT, Texans. Age: 32.
Re-signed with Texans (2 years)

Sheldon Rankins has had issues staying healthy throughout his career, but he finally did so in 2025 and performed on a high level.

7. Calais Campbell, DT, Cardinals. Age: 40.

Calais Campbell is obviously no longer the dominant force he once was, but he’s still a solid player in all facets.

8. Javon Hargrave, DT, Vikings. Age: 33.
Signed with Packers (2 years, $23 million)

Javon Hargrave is 33, but he can still place plenty of pressure on opposing quarterbacks from the interior.

9. Jordan Elliott, DT, 49ers. Age: 28.
Signed with Titans (2 years, $8.5 million)

Jordan Elliott is a rotational defensive lineman who can get some pressure on the quarterback.

10. Tim Settle, DT, Texans. Age: 29.
Signed with Redskins (3 years, $24 million)

Tim Settle is above average when it comes to stopping the run and getting to the quarterback for someone his size.

11. Teair Tart, DT, Chargers. Age: 29.
Re-signed with Chargers (3 years, $37.5 million)

Teair Tart is a Jack of all trades, master of none type of defensive tackle.

12. Jonathan Allen, DT, Vikings. Age: 31.
Signed with Bengals (2 years, $26 million)

Jonathan Allen was signed to a ridiculous contract last year. He can still get after the quarterback a bit, but he’s a big liability against the run.

13. Kevin Givens, DT, 49ers. Age: 29.
14. Kalia Davis, DT, 49ers. Age: 27. — Signed with Browns (1 year, $3 million)
15. Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DT, Giants. Age: 33.
16. D.J. Davidson, DT, Giants. Age: 26.
17. Shy Tuttle, DT, Redskins. Age: 30. — Re-signed with Redskins (1 year)
18. Eddie Goldman, DT, Redskins. Age: 32.
19. Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Bills. Age: 32.
20. Benito Jones, DT, Dolphins. Age: 28.
21. Khyiris Tonga, DT, Patriots. Age: 30. — Signed with Chiefs (3 years, $21 million)
22. Jay Tufele, DT, Jets. Age: 27.
23. Andrew Billings, DT, Bears. Age: 31.
24. Chris Williams, DT, Bears. Age: 28. — Signed with Falcons (1 year)
25. Ray Lopez, DT, Lions. Age: 29.
26. Shelby Harris, DT, Browns. Age: 35.
27. Daniel Ekuale, DT, Steelers. Age: 32.
28. Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT, Steelers. Age: 28.
29. Kentvaius Street, DT, Falcons. Age: 30.
30. LaBryan Ray, DT, Panthers. Age: 28.
31. John Ridgeway, DT, Saints. Age: 27. — Re-signed with Saints
32. Greg Gaines, DT, Buccaneers. Age: 29.
33. Foley Fatukasi, DT, Texans. Age: 31.
34. Kurt Hinish, DT, Texans. Age: 27.
35. Neville Gallimore, DT, Colts. Age: 29. — Signed with Bears (2 years, $12 million)
36. Austin Johnson, DT, Jaguars. Age: 32.
37. Jerry Tillery, DT, Chiefs. Age: 29.
38. Derrick Nnadi, DT, Chiefs. Age: 30. — Signed with Colts
39. Sebstian Joseph-Day, DT, Titans. Age: 31. — Signed with Steelers (2 years, $11 million)
40. James Lynch, DT, Titans. Age: 27.
41. Da'shawn Hand, DT, Chargers. Age: 30. — Signed with Falcons
42. Otito Ogbonnia, DT, Chargers. Age: 26. — Signed with Cowboys
43. Dalvin Tomlinson, DT, Cardinals. Age: 32. — Signed with Chargers (1 year, $7.5 million)
44. A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Panthers. Age: 31. — Signed with Buccaneers (1 year, $10 million)
45. Dean Lowry, DT, Steelers. Age: 32.
46. Naquan Jones, DT, Texans. Age: 28. — Re-signed with Texans
47. Eric Johnson, DT, Colts. Age: 27.
48. Bilal Nichols, DT, Cardinals. Age: 29.




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