

Floyd is definitely at the end of his career, but he was a decent pass-rusher for the Atlanta Falcons last year. The 10-year veteran is still solid at turning speed to power and has an arm-over move as a counter to work the edges. However, he's the definition of a designated pass-rusher at this point. Still, don't be surprised if a playoff contender gives the 33-year-old (turns 34 in September) a call if the team needs some pass-rush help.


While Wonnum has been a starter in four out of the last five seasons, he's been an average one at best, and it feels like he'd be better off as more of a designated pass-rusher. The 2020 fourth-round pick has decent movement skills to work the edges and a good motor to capitalize on coverage sacks, but he isn't much of a factor against the run.


Williams' rookie season was cut short by a torn ACL right at the halfway point of the campaign, which is unfortunate because it looked like he was starting to put it together as a run defender. The 2025 11th overall pick started to show some impressive edge-setting ability during his last four or five games, using his long arms to get extension and escape blocks from offensive tackles. However, the Georgia product was very one-dimensional as a pass-rusher, winning only with power, and the pressures were few and far between.


Muhammad is a non-factor against the run, making him a designated pass-rusher. But he does provide value on third downs, collecting a career-high 11 sacks while winning in a variety of ways (speed to power, working the hand, stunts, etc.) last season. However, the well-tenured veteran has been in the NFL since 2017 and has had just two notably productive seasons, begging the question of whether last year was a fluke or not.


Epenesa was only a starter for one out of six seasons with the Bills, primarily because he struggles to take on and defeat blocks in the running game. But the veteran pass-rusher does have active hands and a good motor to provide some value off the bench. Plus, he has a knack for batting passes at the line of scrimmage and unique ball skills for an edge defender, collecting four career interceptions and 21 passes defended.


Gillotte heads into his second season with a chance to start in Kansas City, but he'll need to take a big step in year two to win the job during training camp. The third-round pick was a solid run defender, setting the edge with his strength and power, but left a lot to be desired as a pass-rusher. Adding some twitch and athleticism should help with the latter.


Enagbare doesn't have an elite trait or a starting-caliber skill set, but he is a solid depth piece on the edge. The 2022 fifth-round pick is decent in both phases of the game, and his effort really stands out to make tackles against the run or get coverage sacks. That's a good guy to turn to off the bench in a pinch.


Clemons didn't quite develop into the player that the New York Jets were hoping he would after they moved on from John Franklin-Myers two years ago, hence why neither is now in New York. But the former gets a fresh start in Indianapolis this season, and has the potential to be a starter on the Colts' defensive line. As a pass-rusher, the four-year pro is decent at pushing the pocket with power and has a solid cross chop move. But he isn't someone who defeats blocks frequently and makes many impact tackles against the run.


Murphy took a big step in the right direction last season but still has some work to do to live up to the hype. The 2023 first-round pick's speed and athleticism helped him collect more pressures and sacks this season, but he's still reliant on stunts or winning with his movement skill rather than showing good technique consistently. Against the run, Murphy showed the ability to beat tight ends and make defensive stops against both base blocks and on the backside of split zone. Though he still has plenty of room for growth, and this will be a contract year for the Clemson product after having his fifth-year option declined.


Browning has struggled to catch on as a starter in the NFL with two teams now, primarily because he isn't much of a factor against the run. He is a solid pass-rusher, though. The 2021 third-round pick is decent at turning speed to power, works the hands well and has a nice inside spin move. Browning also offers some versatility with his ability to drop into coverage occasionally.


Ebiketie never lived up to the draft hype with the Atlanta Falcons, and eventually got squeezed out in Atlanta when the club drafted Jalon Walker and James Pearce in the first round last year. But it will be interesting to see what the Penn State product can do with the Eagles, where he'll have a chance to compete for a starting job. Ebiketie has the potential to be a well-rounded player with his combination of quickness and strength, it just a matter of putting it all together more consistently.