The best edges rushers still on the market after the Lions addition of D.J. Wonnum

Jadeveon Clowney

He’s become a gun for hire in the last decade, playing for seven different teams since he was the first pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He’s still playing really well at every stop. Last season in Dallas, he had 40 pressures and nine sacks for the Cowboys. He’s a perfect candidate for a one-year deal.

Joey Bosa

In my opinion, I don’t like the fit here. But to bring up Reisman again, he believes Bosa is one of the best fits for the Lions. He had 54 pressures and 3.5 sacks last year. He can be had on a one-year deal worth $11.5 million.

Von Miller

Miller is 37 years old, but he had a strong season in 2025 with 36 pressures and 10 sacks. A stronger run defender than Martin, but also seven years older. He can be had on a one-year deal worth $10 million.

A.J. Epenesa

Another guy, I don’t personally see the vision on, but he’s shown flashes in the past of being a pretty strong pass rusher. The problem is that it was in the past. Last year wasn’t that great for him as part of the rotation. He had 28 pressures and three sacks. If the plan is to have him in Detroit as part of a rotation with younger players, then it makes sense. But he’s not a starter.

Anfernee Jennings

Another rotational edge who could help the Lions out a lot. He’s a lot like Marcus Davenport in the sense that he’s more of a big-end type of guy who is really good at stopping the run. That’s not to say he can’t get home, but we’re looking for guys who can be a part of a package at this point.

Edge Cam Sample

The former fourth-round pick for the Bengals had a pretty solid start to his career. As part of their rotation, he came off the bench and put up 20-plus pressures and three sacks in multiple consecutive seasons. In 2024, he tore his Achilles during camp and missed the season. The Bengals still re-signed him after that. When Sample got extended chances to play in 2025, he played very well.