With a number of defensive tackles projected to be taken within the first spherical of the 2025 NFL Draft and several other plug-and-go starters out there in free company, the DT positions are positive to see some overhaul this offseason.
We polled a bunch of writers from round SB Nation to collect consensus rankings concerning the gamers.
We are going to take away gamers from the record as they re-sign with their present groups all the way in which as much as the opening of free company in March.
Free agent defensive tackles heading into 2025
Receiving votes
- Taven Bryan
Greg GainesJavon KinlawJarran ReedSebastian Joseph-DayMorgan FoxTershawn WhartonDerrick NnadiBobby BrownTedarrell SlatonPoona FordKhyiris Tonga
8. Leki Fotu, New York Jets
After signing a one-year, $2.5 million take care of the Jets final offseason, Fotu solely managed to play in two video games following a coaching camp hamstring damage and an in-season knee damage. He was designated to return late within the season, however with the Jets out of the playoff image, he stayed on injured reserve. That being mentioned, it shouldn’t linger too far into the offseason. At 334 kilos, he’s the large man in the course of your line. UPDATE: Fotu took a number of visits earlier than signing with the Raiders.
7. Calais Campbell, Miami Dolphins
Campbell turns 39 simply earlier than the beginning of the 2025 season and hasn’t decided if he’ll play this season or not, so you may perceive why there may be some variance in his rating. Campbell obtained one first-place vote however was additionally left fully out of a unique voter’s high ten. He performed in a minimum of 12 video games each season for 17 years and began 17 video games in each 2024 with Miami and 2023 with Atlanta. He’s nonetheless taking part in at a excessive stage, delivering 5 sacks, 52 tackles, and 12 QB hits this yr. He made simply $2 million in 2024 coming off a $7 million contract in 2023. UPDATE: The ageless surprise Campbell signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
6. Adam Butler, Las Vegas Raiders
In the event you’re on the lookout for worth, Butler is likely to be your finest guess. He made simply $1.8 million for the Raiders in 2024 and he turns 31 this offseason. He completed the yr with 5 sacks, 10 QB hits, and 65 tackles as a major starter for the primary time in his profession. He performed practically 77% of the defensive snaps for Vegas, far and away essentially the most on the staff. After a very good yr, he ought to positively be chasing the primary actually wealthy contract of his profession. UPDATE: Butler signed a three-year deal in Vegas
4T. Milton Williams, Philadelphia Eagles
Williams was ranked as excessive as third on certainly one of our ballots, and he recorded 5 sacks and 10 QB hits in 2024 because the quantity two DT for the Eagles. He’s solely going to be 26 in April, and has a whole lot of room for additional progress. The previous third-round choose has an elite pass-rush grade from PFF, however struggles towards the run. UPDATE: After flirting with the Carolina Panthers, the New England Patriots agreed to a take care of Williams.
4T. Levi Onwuzurike, Detroit Lions
A former second-round choose in 2021, Onwuzurike missed his sophomore season after again surgical procedure. He’s solely began 10 NFL video games and performed 42 in consequence. In 2024, he has his finest season with 13 QB hits and 1.5 sacks, whereas logging essentially the most snaps of any lineman in Detroit at practically 58%. UPDATE: Onwuzurike re-upped with the Lions on a one-year deal.
3. Osa Odighizuwa, Dallas Cowboys
Odighizuwa was a four-year starter for the Cowboys averaging 44 tackles and three.4 sacks per season. He actually bought after the passer in 2024, setting a career-high in sacks and exploding for 23 QB hits. The previous third-rounder turns 27 simply earlier than the season begins, and is unquestionably in line for a longer-term deal. UPDATE: Odighizuwa signed a four-year take care of the Cowboys.
2. D.J. Jones, Denver Broncos
Coming off a three-year, $30 million contract with Denver, Jones has been a seven-year starter for the 49ers and Broncos. A sturdy defender, he performed the second-most snaps at DT for the Broncos in 2024. PFF has him rated above-average as a cross rusher and common as a run defender. UPDATE: Jones signed a large three-year deal in Denver.
1. B.J. Hill, Cincinnati Bengals
Our clear best choice, Hill has recorded 50+ tackles in every of the final 4 seasons with the Bengals and averaged 4 sacks per season. The previous third-round choose is coming off a three-year, $30 million contract. He turns 30 this offseason, so he has good years left within the tank, and he’s a disruptive immediate starter for any staff that indicators him to shore up their inside. UPDATE: Hill re-upped with the Bengals.
Not too long ago launched defensive tackles
These defensive tackles had been launched after our rankings had been put collectively within the lead as much as the 2025 league yr.
Sheldon Rankins
The previous Saints, Jets, and Texans DT will probably be on the lookout for his fourth staff in 4 years after being launched by the Bengals. He signed a two-year, $24.5 million deal a yr in the past however he solely performed in seven video games in 2024 after lacking three with a hamstring damage and the ultimate seven video games with a viral sickness. He instantly turns into a high choice available on the market if he’s wholesome. UPDATE: Rankings signed a one-year deal in Houston.
Roy Robertson-Harris
Harris was due $6.6 million in 2025, however the Seahawks didn’t need to pay him that. Seattle traded for him midseason in 2024. The 31-year-old solely began two video games this previous season and his snaps dwindled from 40+% with the Jags to the one digits by the point the season was over. He’s a depth piece at this level in his profession. UPDATE: Robertson-Harris signed with the New York Giants.
Raekwon Davis
The Colts opted to not pay $6.5 million for Davis in 2025, and for good purpose. When Davis signed in Indy a yr in the past, he has been the first starter at 1-tech DT for Miami for 4 seasons after being a second-round choose. However with the Colts, he was a depth participant and noticed the sphere on solely 30% of the defensive snaps. He’s already restricted as a much bigger DT, so he’ll have to search out the precise match to reset his profession.
Jonathan Allen
Allen spent eight years with the Washington franchise, however accidents hampered his 2024 season the place he solely performed eight video games. He hasn’t made the Professional Bowl since 2022 and the previous first-rounder simply turned 30. He was set to make $16 million in 2025, and he’s more likely to signal a reasonably good deal in free company. UPDATE: Allen discovered a brand new residence shortly, signing with the Minnesota Vikings on an enormous deal.
Grady Jarrett
Jarrett returned to the lineup in 2024 after taking part in eight video games in 2023. He had one other strong season for Atlanta, the place he performed 10 seasons. They didn’t need to pay him $16.25 million. He turns 32 in April, however he ought to be capable to discover a strong position someplace after taking part in 67% of Atlanta’s snaps. UPDATE: On the identical day he was launched, he signed a pleasant contrat in Chicago.
Javon Hargrave
After paying him $40 million over the previous two seasons, the 49ers didn’t need to commit more cash to the 32-year-old Hargrave. He solely performed in three video games final yr however has been persistently wholesome earlier than that, incomes a Professional Bowl nod in 2023. UPDATE: The Vikings scooped up Hargrave.
Larry Ogunjobi
Ogunjobi turns 31 this June and has performed within the NFL for eight years, beginning 124 video games for the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, and Pittsburgh Steelers. He has averaged 4 sacks and 50 tackles per season and been a strong piece up entrance in a black and blue division. He was launched by Pittsburgh and due $10.5 million in 2025.
Maliek Collins
Collins was launched by the 49ers who didn’t need to pay him $10 million in 2025. He was traded to San Fran for a seventh-round choose in March 2024. He’ll be on the lookout for his third staff in three years regardless of a robust efficiency in 2024 with 17 begins, 5 sacks, and 33 tackles. UPDATE: On the identical day he was launched, he signed with the Browns.
Dalvin Tomlinson
Tomlinson began 16 video games and completed 2024 with three sacks and 26 tackles and the Browns had him beneath contract for $14.5 million for 2025, however that was too steep. The 31-year-old former second-round choose could have an aggressive market. UPDATE: Tomlinson shortly discovered a house with the Cardinals on a $14.5 million-per-year deal.
Different free agent defensive tackles
- Linval Joseph
- Kurt Hinish
- Austin Johnson
- John Jenkins
- Maurice Hurst
- Johnathan Hankins
- Benito Jones
- Khalil Davis
- Chauncey Golston
Mike Pennel- Kyle Peko
- Quinton Jefferson
- Jordan Phillips
- Teair Tart
- Marlon Davidson
- James Lynch
- Tomari Fox
- Ta’Quon Graham
- Camron Preston
Daniel EkualeMarlon TuipulotuZach CarterEddie GoldmanRoy LopezSheldon DayMario EdwardsLarrell MurchisonNaquan JonesNathan ShepherdJerry TilleryChris WilliamsKevin GivensJeremiah LedbetterByron CowartJay Tufele
Free agent defensive tackles who had been signed to new offers
- Osa Odighizuwa signed a contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys
- Chris Williams re-upped with the Bears for one yr
- Jarran Reed was prolonged by the Seahawks for 3 years
- Adam Butler re-signed in Las Vegas for 3 years
- Sheldon Rankins signed a one-year deal in Houston
- D.J. Jones reset the market with a three-year deal in Denver
- B.J. Hill signed a multi-year take care of the Bengals
- Javon Kinlaw went to the Commanders for an enormous quantity
- Milton Williams heads to the New England Patriots
- Poona Ford agreed to move throughout the hallway from the Chargers to the Rams
- Grady Jarrett shortly discovered a brand new residence in Chicago with the Bears
- Sebastian Joseph-Day agreed to phrases with the Tennessee Titans
- Roy Robertson-Harris agreed to phrases with the Giants
- Tedarrell Slaton agreed to a two-year take care of the Bengals
- Nathan Shepherd re-signed with the Saints
- Khyiris Tonga signed a one-year take care of the Patriots
- Tershawn Wharton signed a three-year take care of the Carolina Panthers
- Bobby Brown agreed to phrases with the Panthers
- Jonathan Allen signed an enormous contract with the Minnesota Vikings
- Javon Hargrave signed a take care of the Minnesota Vikings
- The Texans re-signed Mario Edwards
- Larry Ogunjobi signed a one-year take care of the Payments
- Kevin Givens signed a one-year take care of the 49ers
- Roy Lopex and the Lions agreed to a one-year deal
- Greg Gaines since a one-year take care of the Buccaneers
- Eddie Goldman signed a one-year take care of Washington
- Maliek Collins was available on the market for literal hours, signing a take care of the Browns
- Levi Onwuzurike re-upped in Detroit
- Dalvin Tomlinson was launched and signed on the identical day, touchdown with the Cardinals
- Sheldon Day re-upped with the Commanders
- Jeremiah Ledbetter signed a one-year take care of the Giants
- Morgan Fox signed a brand new two-year take care of the Falcons
- Naquan Jones signed with the Chargers
- Jerry Tillery inked a take care of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
- Derrick Nnadi signed with the Jets
- Byron Cowart additionally signed with the Jets
- Daniel Ekuale signed with the Patriots
- Jay Tufele signed a take care of the Jets
- Zach Carter signed with the Raiders
- The Chiefs signed Marlon Tuipulotu
- Mike Pennel signed with the Chiefs
- Leki Fotu took a take care of the Raiders
- Calais Campbell signed a one-year take care of the Cardinals
