Here are all the details about the top 10 ferocious defensive ends of the NFL heading into the upcoming 2022/2023 season.
The upcoming exciting season of the NFL is upon us. All the teams have used the offseason to their benefit, as they hope to make a strong run toward achieving their goal in the upcoming season.
The defensive players in the league are rather overlooked because they don’t bring the flashy look the offensive players do in the league. However, their impact on the game is no less than any other offensive player.
No team will be able to achieve success in the NFL without having good defensive players on their team, and that has been proved on many occasions over the years. Here we are going to discuss the top 10 DEs heading into the 2022/2023 NFL season.
10. Cameron Jordan – New Orleans Saints
Cameron Jordan has been at the best of his game for many years. He is a huge part of the Saints’ defense, and they will be depending on him once again in the upcoming season.
Cameron Jordan has played 11 seasons for the Saints. He has 384 solo tackles, 189 assists, 107.0 sacks, 10 fumble recoveries, and 2 interceptions. He was selected to play in 5 Pro Bowls.
9. JJ Watt – Arizona Cardinals
JJ Watt was one of the best defensive players in the league for many years. Injuries have derailed his career, but still, he is one of the best DEs in the league and is a massive part of the Arizona Cardinals. He will ultimately go down as one of the all-time great defensive players that the league has ever seen.
J.J. Watt has played 11 seasons for the Texans and Cardinals. Watt has 419 solo tackles, 128 assists, 102.0 sacks, 16 fumble recoveries, and 2 interceptions. He was selected to play in 5 Pro Bowls. He has won 3 Defensive Player of the Year awards and the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.
8. Demarcus Lawrence – Dallas Cowboys
Lawrence is unarguably one of the most important players on the Dallas Cowboys. Last season he got the help of Micah Parsons, and Trevon Diggs, due to which we are expected to see growth in his game again in the upcoming season.
Demarcus Lawrence has played 8 seasons for the Cowboys. He has 206 solo tackles, 115 assists, 48.5 sacks, 6 fumble recoveries, and 2 interceptions. He was selected to play in 2 Pro Bowls.
7. Chase Young – Washington Commanders
Chase Young is one of the best young defensive players in the league. The way that he has transformed his game in just two seasons in the league is quite remarkable. Having him healthy is the key to the Commanders’ success, and he would look to elevate his game to the next level going forward.
Chase Young has played 2 seasons for the Washington Football Team. He has 47 solo tackles, 23 assists, 9.0 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. He has won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
6. Von Miller – Buffalo Bills
Von Miller is coming off a Super Bowl-winning campaign with the Los Angeles Rams. He is now on the Buffalo Bills and is likely to make a return to the Super Bowl with them. At this stage of his career also, Miller is a game-winner, and any team would love to have him.
Von Miller has played 10 seasons for the Broncos and Rams. Von Miller has 413 solo tackles, 127 assists, 115.5 sacks, 9 fumble recoveries, and 2 interceptions. He was selected to play in 8 Pro Bowls. He has won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award, 1 Super Bowl MVP award, and 2 championships.
5. Khalil Mack – Los Angeles Chargers
Khalil Mack is now on the Los Angeles Chargers. He is undoubtedly one of the best players in his position, and his resume speaks for itself. He will help to boost the chances of the Chargers to make the Super Bowl, as a big season awaits him.
Khalil Mack has played 8 seasons for the Bears and Raiders. He has 352 solo tackles, 115 assists, 76.5 sacks, 10 fumble recoveries, and 3 interceptions. He was selected to play in 5 Pro Bowls and has won 1 Defensive Player of the Year award.
4. Nick Bosa – San Francisco 49ers
Nick Bosa in his young NFL career has transformed himself into one of the best pass rushers in the game. He is a huge part of the 49ers’ defense, and without him, that team won’t be that good. Last season, he had 15.5 sacks, and that number is likely to increase in the upcoming season.
Nick Bosa has played 3 seasons for the 49ers. He has 75 solo tackles, 30 assists, 24.5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 interception. He has won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
3. Myles Garrett- Cleveland Browns
Myles Garrett is an athlete of a freak nature. Since he stepped into the league, he has wreaked havoc on the O-Lines of every single team that he has faced in his career. He is continuing to improve his game every season, and that is a very scary sight for opposing teams.
Myles Garrett has played 5 seasons for the Browns. He has 140 solo tackles, 63 assists, 58.5 sacks, and 4 fumble recoveries. He was selected to play in 1 Pro Bowl.
2. Joey Bosa – Los Angeles Chargers
Joey Bosa like his brother is arguably the best pass rusher in the league. He has been a huge part of the Chargers’ defense over the years and is likely to even get better going ahead. Last season, Bosa had 10.5 sacks, and that number can increase with the arrival of Khalil Mack to the team.
Joey Bosa has played 6 seasons for the Chargers. He has 213 solo tackles, 78 assists, 58.0 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. He was selected to play in 2 Pro Bowls and has won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
1. T.J. Watt – Pittsburgh Steelers
The reigning Defensive Player of the Year, T.J. Watt deserves to be the best DE in the league. Watt’s game is getting better every year, and he is surpassing the greatness of his brother in front of our eyes.
He is the testament of the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise, and under a head coach like Mike Tomlin, Watt is going to get even better going ahead. He will look to win the DPOY award once again.
T.J. Watt has played 5 seasons for the Steelers. He has 216 solo tackles, 78 assists, 72.0 sacks, 7 fumble recoveries, and 4 interceptions. He was selected to play in 2 Pro Bowls and has won 1 Defensive Player of the Year award.
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