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Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
12 hours ago

Cameron Jordan Says the Cents Must Make Sense in Free Agency

Cameron Jordan remains a viable free agency target for the Bears if financial terms align, though the Saints remain his preferred destination.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago
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Boye Mafe to help fill void in Bengals' post-Trey Hendrickson era

US news
fromRiggo's Rag
4 days ago

Osa Odighizuwa may be regretting Commanders snub after Cowboys stunner

Osa Odighizuwa chose to remain with the Dallas Cowboys on a reduced contract instead of joining the Washington Commanders, but was subsequently traded to the San Francisco 49ers after just one season.
New York Giants
fromBleacher Nation
6 days ago

Packers Quickly Scoop Up Javon Hargrave After Vikings Release

The Green Bay Packers signed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a two-year, $23 million deal hours after the Minnesota Vikings released him, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
12 hours ago

Cameron Jordan Says the Cents Must Make Sense in Free Agency

Cameron Jordan remains a viable free agency target for the Bears if financial terms align, though the Saints remain his preferred destination.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Boye Mafe to help fill void in Bengals' post-Trey Hendrickson era

The Cincinnati Bengals signed edge rusher Boye Mafe and defensive lineman Jonathan Allen to replace departing star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, who joined division rival Baltimore Ravens.
Atlanta Falcons
fromPro Football Rumors
5 days ago

DT Da'Shawn Hand Signs With Falcons

The Falcons signed defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand to a one-year deal to replace David Onyemata, with Hand competing for snaps after establishing himself as a starter with the Chargers.
New York Giants
fromBleacher Nation
6 days ago

Packers Quickly Scoop Up Javon Hargrave After Vikings Release

The Green Bay Packers signed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a two-year, $23 million deal hours after the Minnesota Vikings released him, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
#nfl-draft
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
14 hours ago

2026 NFL Draft: Bears Get Defensive in New Mel Kiper Mock

The Bears need defensive line success in the 2024 draft to complement last year's offensive gains and become Super Bowl contenders.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
14 hours ago

2026 NFL Draft: Bears Get Defensive in New Mel Kiper Mock

The Bears need defensive line success in the 2024 draft to complement last year's offensive gains and become Super Bowl contenders.
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
3 days ago

Patriots linked to massive Khyiris Tonga replacement in bold new mock draft

The Patriots should replace departed defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga by drafting athletic defensive lineman Caleb Banks from Florida with the 31st overall pick.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Gabe Jacas Gets a Trey Hendrickson Comp From NFL Insider

Gabe Jacas from Illinois is compared to Trey Hendrickson as a potential Day 2 draft steal who could become an elite defensive lineman despite lacking elite athletic measurables.
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
1 day ago

Patriots make feelings on Christian Barmore very clear with latest contract decision

Christian Barmore's guaranteed salary increased to $12 million, signaling the Patriots' commitment to keeping him despite previous trade speculation.
#nfl-draft-2026
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
4 days ago

One Potential Bears 1st Round Draft Target Might Be Off The Board - Bleacher Nation

Caleb Banks' foot fracture at the NFL Combine will likely cost him his first-round draft position, potentially sliding him to Day 3, and may remove him from consideration for the Chicago Bears' defensive line needs at pick 25.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
4 days ago

One Potential Bears 1st Round Draft Target Might Be Off The Board - Bleacher Nation

Caleb Banks' foot fracture at the NFL Combine will likely cost him his first-round draft position, potentially sliding him to Day 3, and may remove him from consideration for the Chicago Bears' defensive line needs at pick 25.
#nfl-trade
Dallas Cowboys
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Sources: Packers trading DL Rashan Gary to Cowboys

The Green Bay Packers are trading defensive lineman Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys for a late-round 2027 draft pick after seven seasons with the team.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
6 days ago

Cowboys trade: Dallas sending DT Solomon Thomas to Titans in seventh-round swap

The Dallas Cowboys traded defensive tackles Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas, acquiring draft picks and moving up seven spots in the draft order.
#dallas-cowboys
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Sources: Eagles, DT Jordan Davis reach 3-year extension

The No. 13 pick in 2022, Davis was entering his fifth-year option season worth nearly $13 million. Davis has started 56 regular season games for Philadelphia over the last four seasons and was a key member of the vaunted defensive line that helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl in 2024.
New York Giants
#nfl
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Grady Jarrett Needs to Get Back to His Old Ways in 2026

Grady Jarrett's disappointing first season with the Chicago Bears failed to meet expectations despite his veteran status and strong locker room presence.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 months ago
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Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys: Preview, prediction and odds

Cowboys host Chiefs on Thanksgiving with both teams facing narrow playoff paths; Kansas City must recover while Dallas relies on a strong defensive front.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Grady Jarrett Needs to Get Back to His Old Ways in 2026

Grady Jarrett's disappointing first season with the Chicago Bears failed to meet expectations despite his veteran status and strong locker room presence.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors: Bears Are Reportedly Star's Preferred Destination

The Chicago Bears are Maxx Crosby's preferred trade destination, though financial constraints and Las Vegas Raiders demands present significant obstacles to a deal.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
2 weeks ago

Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors: Insider Lists Bears, 6 Other Interested Teams

Maxx Crosby trade could occur this week, with multiple NFL teams including Ravens, Bills, Cowboys, Rams, Patriots, Eagles, and Bears monitoring the situation.
fromInside The Star
3 weeks ago

Christian Parker's Blueprint: A Bigger, More Physical 26' Cowboys Defense " Inside The Star

Christian Parker may be the coach who changes the narrative. When I went back and looked at Parker's coaching history, from the Green Bay Packers (2019-2020) to the Denver Broncos (2021-2023) and the Philadelphia Eagles (2024-2025), I don't just see the schemes. The thing that stood out to me the most was the types of players these defenses deployed throughout the front seven. I see a consistent blueprint that could shape the Dallas Cowboys defense in 2026.
Dallas Cowboys
#new-england-patriots
fromMusket Fire
3 weeks ago
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Patriots could finally land defender they chased at trade deadline in free agency

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
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Loaded with trash talk and talent, the Patriots' D-line might be the crew that wins Super Bowl LX

fromMusket Fire
3 weeks ago
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Patriots could finally land defender they chased at trade deadline in free agency

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
National Football League

Loaded with trash talk and talent, the Patriots' D-line might be the crew that wins Super Bowl LX

Atlanta Falcons
fromThe Falcoholic
3 weeks ago

ESPN names Falcons as best fit for Broncos DL John Franklin-Myers

John Franklin-Myers would be a logical veteran defensive-line addition for the Falcons, offering interior pass rush and run power under Jeff Ulbrich.
#falcons
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
4 weeks ago

Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors: Is DJ Moore a Good Trade Chip?

Trade rumors around Maxx Crosby and DJ Moore will persist unless either player makes a clear, public statement about their future.
#daron-payne
#johnny-newton
#chicago-bears
#miami-dolphins
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
1 month ago

What Aaron Donald said about Eric Henderson has Commanders fans buzzing

Eric Henderson was hired by the Washington Commanders as defensive line coach and run-game coordinator to revitalize a struggling defensive front.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
1 month ago

Adam Peters learned exactly what Commanders fans warned about Javon Kinlaw

Javon Kinlaw's three-year, $45 million Commanders contract was a complete bust, producing poor PFF grades, no sacks, minimal pressures, and persistent interior defensive-line weakness.
#washington-commanders
#atlanta-falcons
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Senior Bowl practices for 2026 NFL draft: Best QBs, prospects

The Senior Bowl is an invite-only showcase of upperclassmen prospects and an important step toward forming a plan for the 2026 NFL draft. You can check out practice coverage Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN App, and then at 5 p.m. ET on ESPNU/ESPN App. Thursday's practices will air at 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU/ESPN App, and then at 5 p.m. ET on ESPNNews. (There will be a re-airing on ESPN2 at 10 p.m. ET.)
National Football League
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

New 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Bears Add On The DL, How Many QBs Will Go In Round 1?

The Super Bowl is set, which also means picks 1-30 are locked in, with only the Seahawks' and Patriots' selection spots yet to be decided. In my latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, Fernando Mendoza is locked in at number one, but how many QBs will go in Round 1? Plus, the Bears will look to add to their defensive line. Will they get that help at 25th overall?
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Source: Chargers, Teair Tart agree to 3-year extension

Teair Tart signed a three-year extension up to $37.5 million with $20 million guaranteed, cementing his role in the Chargers' interior defensive line.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 months ago

Cowboys news: Matt Eberflus decision awaits Dallas after final game

Dallas' interior defensive line, led by Quinnen Williams, controls games by generating high run-stop and pass-rush win rates, forcing long down-and-distance.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 months ago

The case for Aaron Whitecotton as the Cowboys' next defensive coordinator

Aaron Whitecotton is the likeliest internal candidate to be promoted to Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator because of his DL résumé and work with Quinnen Williams.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
2 months ago

Brian Flores to Cowboys DC? Why It Makes Sense For Dallas " Inside The Star

Brian Flores' pressure, disguise, and flexible fronts align with the Cowboys' interior defensive strengths, offering a purposeful reset emphasizing run control and versatility.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Milton Williams won't return for Patriots against Jets, but team gets good news on TreVeyon Henderson

The Patriots will be missing defensive tackle Milton Williams and six other starters against the Jets, weakening their defensive line and run defense.
fromMusket Fire
2 months ago

Mike Vrabel eases Patriots biggest fears with new Milton Williams injury update

Because of that, a player like DT Milton Williams can return as soon as this week against the Jets, and according to Mike Vrabel, there's a good possibility that will happen. The defensive tackle suffered an injury last month that landed him on IR, and he has now missed four games, meaning his return window can finally be opened this week. Vrabel intends on doing that ahead of their Week 17 matchup, and Williams' return couldn't be happening at a better time.
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fromESPN.com
2 months ago

If Bengals want to keep Joe Burrow happy, a strong pass rush will help

Bengals defensive line earned Ravens' respect despite injuries; Cincinnati must prioritize acquiring Pro Bowl pass rushers as Hendrickson and Ossai approach free agency.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
2 months ago

Commanders finally vindicated for risky offseason decision fans rushed to judge

Jonathan Allen has struggled since leaving Washington; Minnesota should cut his interior snaps, convert him to a pass‑rush specialist, and prioritize younger defensive linemen.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Prep talk: Santa Margarita's Isaia Vandermade has become sack machine in playoffs

If you want an individual who has been reaching peak form in the postseason, that would be junior defensive lineman Isaia Vandermade of Santa Margarita High. He has recorded eight of his nine sacks in his last three games after becoming healthy and gaining confidence. The 6-foot-2, 270-pound junior is the son of Santa Margarita offensive coordinator Lenny Vandermade, who played at Mater Dei and USC.
California
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
3 months ago

Dallas Cowboys: Reading between the lines (defense)

Cowboys' defensive line combines strong run defense and an effective interior pass rush, forming a critical advantage against the Eagles' technique-driven, run-heavy front.
#quinnen-williams
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
3 months ago

Cowboys news: Dak Prescott limited in practice with hip issue

Dak Prescott has only a minor hip soreness and will be fine; Quinnen Williams' presence immediately elevated Osa Odighizuwa and Dallas' defensive line.
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 months ago

Barcelona post dismal defensive stat against Club Brugge in Champions League

Barcelona have found clean sheets hard to come by so far this season and it was the same story on Wednesday night against Club Brugge in the Champions League. The hosts needed less than six minutes to open the scoring against Hansi Flick's side and then added a second on 17 minutes following another quick break. The goal means that Barcelona are now on their worst run without a clean sheet for over a decade.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

49ers welcome White, Ferrell; Jennings on mend and not on move before New York trip

When I first got here, it felt like home. There's a lot of new people in the house, but the cooking is still the same.
San Francisco 49ers
National Football League
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

Dolphins rookie Kenneth Grant coming along; WR Jaylen Waddle has hurt hamstrings

Rookie defensive tackle Kenneth Grant has begun showing improved play, gaining confidence, technique and consistent push after early struggles.
fromMusket Fire
4 months ago

Patriots should cut their losses now with brutally obvious trade candidate

The New England Patriots used a second-round pick on hybrid defensive tackle/end Keion White in 2023. Unfortunately, White hasn't lived up to his lofty draft status, and it's time to evaluate the pros and cons of whether they should trade him before this year's deadline for a player or future draft capital. Through seven games, there are two players ahead of White on the depth chart at edge, where he's aligned the most for the Patriots in 2025.
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