2024 NFL Free Agents: Defensive Tackle

Chris Jones is one of the top defensive players in all of football. He’s capable of dominating a game on his own. He turns 30 this offseason, but he should be able to play on an extremely high level for the next couple of years.

Justin Madubuike is a bright, young star on Baltimore’s defensive line. He applies tons of pressure on the quarterback and handles the run fine. He’s only 26, so he’ll continue to improve.

Arik Armstead is a versatile defensive lineman who places tons of pressure on opposing quarterbacks. He recently turned 30, but hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down.

Christian Wilkins just had his best season yet, recording nine sacks.

The Seahawks traded for Leonard Williams, but didn’t get much out of it. Williams is a well-rounded, talented defensive tackle, but he turns 30 this offseason.

Grover Stewart was sorely missed when he was suspended last year. He’s a monstrous run stuffer who is not inept at getting to the quarterback.

D.J. Reader is a monstrous run stuffer who can apply some pressure on the quarterback. He turns 30 this offseason, however.

DaQuan Jones played only half the season, but he was a force as a pass rusher and run stuffer when active.

Fletcher Cox is no longer one of the top defensive tackles in the NFL, but he’s still an effective player despite his age.

Shelby Harris did well as both a pass rusher and a run defender last year, though age is becoming a concern.

Sheldon Rankins has a dubious injury history, but he’s a quality pass rusher when he’s 100 percent.

Justin Jones just had his best year as a pass rusher, but still wasn’t all that good.

Bilal Nichols is a stout run defender, but doesn’t offer anything as a pass rusher.

John Jenkins is a monstrous run stuffer, but doesn’t add anything as a pass rusher.

Maurice Hurst was just a part-time player last year because of the deep rotation, but he did a great job of pressuring the quarterback when given the chance.

Javon Kinlaw is coming off his best season with 3.5 sacks, but he still hasn’t performed up to his first-round expectations.