Denver has led the NFL in sacks in each of the last two seasons, but with John Franklin-Myers scheduled to hit free agency in March, they could use more depth on the defensive line. The 2026 NFL draft will be held in Pittsburgh from April 23-25.

Drake Maye will make his first Super Bowl appearance during his second NFL season. The former Tar Heel beat a trio of top-ranked defense en route.

The latest NFL Power Rankings take a look at the final four teams remaining in the NFL postseason, ranking each defense worst to best.

The New England Patriots’ defense authored their third straight dominant performance of the playoffs on Sunday, leading the team to a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. The Patriots have allowed just 26 points this postseason and ESPN.

Between free agency, staff hires and the NFL draft, the Tennessee Titans need to fix their defense. Here's a 7-step plan, starting with a huge draft trade.

The NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year awards recognize first-year players who made an immediate and meaningful impact on the league. This year’s finalists reflect a wide range of positions,

The best teams in the NFL don't follow trends; they set them. The Jacksonville Jaguars aren't concerned with this latest innovation.

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is up for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.

Jonathan Gannon’s first area of expertise, like his Packers predecessor Jeff Hafley, is in the defensive backfield.

If the pre-draft process goes his way, Brandon Cleveland could be a quality lineman in the professional ranks.