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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.

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.

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.

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. Jordan Elliott, DT, 49ers. Age: 28.

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

9. Tim Settle, DT, Texans. Age: 29.

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

10. Teair Tart, DT, Chargers. Age: 29.

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

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




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