Ask any Detroit Lions fan, and they’ll tell you one of the top needs for the team is someone who can rush the passer opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Earlier in the week, we detailed some interior defensive line options in free agency, but now it’s time to get down to business. With the Lions likely to move on from Charles Harris, Romeo Okwara, and Julian Okwara (already with Eagles), it’s time to pair Detroit with a free agent edge defender.
Here are 11 pending free agents who could help.
Previously:
- Top, mid-tier, and bargain options at CB
- Top, mid-tier, and bargain options at G
- Top, mid-tier, and bargain options at DT
Top options
(Note: ages listed reflect when the season begins)
Vikings’ Danielle Hunter — 29 years old
Estimated contract:
- Three years, $65M ($40 guaranteed), per PFF
- Three years, $60M, per Spotrac
In my opinion, this free agency class is about Hunter, and everyone else is well behind him.