The 2026 NFL free-agency period has ground to a halt, yet there are still notable players who remain unsigned. Some positions have completely dried up, while others still have plenty of options on the market.
EDGE falls into the latter category, as there are still quite a few veterans who could emerge as difference-makers this season. However, these players find themselves in a tough position as they are still capable of contributing, but front offices know there are cheaper alternatives in the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of these players may not sign with a team until the draft, but here’s a look at the top pass-rushers who are still available entering April.
Jadeveon Clowney, EDGE
2025 Team: Dallas Cowboys
Projected Contract: 1 year, $6.1 million AAV
Jadeveon Clowney is a pass-rush mercenary for hire, and he still does it at a high level. He’s played for seven teams over the last eight years, but he’s coming off an 8.5-sack season for the Cowboys and has reached that mark in three of his last five seasons.
Though Clowney missed a few games due to injury and stepped into more of a rotational role for Dallas, he ranked No. 15 in pass-rush win rate among edge rushers at 16.7%. He’ll likely sign onto another one-year deal, but he’s still a quality pass rusher entering Year 13 of his NFL career.
Potential Landing Spots: Eagles, Buccaneers, Patriots
Haason Reddick, EDGE
2025 Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Projected Contract: 1 year, $5 million AAV
Similar to the aforementioned Clowney, Haason Reddick has now entered pass-rushing mercenary territory, having played for five teams in the last six years. In 2025, he totaled 2.5 sacks and 34 pressures in 13 games for the Buccaneers.
Coming off of two disappointing seasons in a row, it’s unlikely at this point that Reddick returns to the Pro Bowl form he had with Philadelphia. That said, among the 123 edge rushers qualified for EDGEi scoring, he still ended the year above average, ranking No. 36.
Potential Landing Spots: Patriots, Cowboys, Buccaneers
Joey Bosa, EDGE
2025 Team: Buffalo Bills
Projected Contract: 2 years, $11.1 million AAV
After nine seasons with the Chargers, Joey Bosa headed over to the Bills in 2025, and it paid off pretty well for him. He led the NFL with 5 forced fumbles, and his 47 pressures marked the most he’s had in a single season since 2021. He added 5 sacks to the mix, as well.
Injuries and age are the big concerns with Bosa. He’s missed 25 games over the last four seasons, and he hasn’t completed a full season since 2017. That could lead some to think he’s a regression candidate, but after his 2025 campaign, he should still be treated as a high-end stopgap starter.
Potential Landing Spots: Bills, Chargers, Commanders
