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Free-agent preview: Defensive tackles

A strong group of defensive linemen is supported by the defensive tackles set to enter free agency.

The defensive ends scheduled to hit free agency are an impressive group, but some of them, like Muhammad Wilkerson and Malik Jackson have the versatility to play defensive tackle as well. We previewed their situation in our look at defensive ends, but the defensive tackle class is a strong one in free agency, too, just as it is in the draft.

DAMON HARRISON, NEW YORK JETS

The New York Jets have some decisions to make on their defensive line with the top defensive tackle, Damon Harrison, slated for free agency and one of the top defensive ends, Wilkerson, also scheduled to be a free agent.