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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 LOCAL NEWS: Tuesday, February 18, 2020

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How does the free agent class stack up to Vikings’ in-house options? By Matthew Coller https://www.skornorth.com/vikings-2/2020/02/how-does-the-free-agent-class-stack-up-to-vikings-in-house-options/

The Athletic

State of the Vikings, DL Edition: Trying to stay strong around By Chad Graff and Arif Hasan https://theathletic.com/1613909/2020/02/17/state-of-the-vikings-dl-edition-danielle-hunter-everson-griffen-linval- joseph-ifeadi-odenigbo/

NATIONAL NEWS: Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Maven Media

Vikings Seven-Round Mock Draft Pre-NFL Combine By Will Ragatz https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-seven-round-mock-draft-pre-nfl-combine

MULTIMEDIA NEWS: Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Vikings All-Decade Team: Defensive Line By Vikings Entertainment Network https://www.vikings.com/video/vikings-all-decade-team-defensive-line

VIKINGS ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK: Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Panel & Fans Vote on Vikings Best DL from 2010-19 By Lindsey Young https://www.vikings.com/news/minnesota-vikings-all-decade-defensive-line-from-2010-19

PUBLICATION: SKOR North DATE: 2/18/20

How does the free agent class stack up to Vikings’ in-house options?

By Matthew Coller

Before the opening of free agency, the will have a number of difficult decisions to make on current players who are either set to hit the market or are on the bubble as potential cap casualties. The Vikings’ front office will weigh which players can be replaced and which ones they should be trying to bring back. Here’s a look at how the current market compares to what the Vikings have in house…

*(PFF grades in parenthesis)*

Cornerback Vikings free agents: (65.1), (65.7)

Potential cap casualties: (46.4)

PFF top five free agent options: Byron Jones (76.1), Chris Harris (69.9), Logan Ryan (63.1), Brian Poole (79.0), James Bradberry (59.8)

Bargain options: (72.2), Tramon Williams (71.7), Johnathan Joseph (64.0)

Other in-house options: Mike Hughes, , Kris Boyd

Considering how Rhodes performed last season and the Vikings’ current cap situation, it’s hard to see the veteran corner returning. That would give the Vikings some space to spend on another veteran corner or to hand the job over to Hughes, who was a first-round pick in 2018. They could fill the spot with another high draft pick but the Vikings have often given young corners time to develop behind veterans.

In terms of talent, Waynes and Alexander are both in the ballpark of many of the top free agents but in a free agent class that is very weak at the top end they might get overpaid. But the positional value for is extremely high so it might be worth spending whatever cap space the Vikings can find on players who will be upgrades. Harris, for example, has been one of the better players at his position over the last five years. Even playing the nickel and in a down year he was worth more than Waynes in PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric.

Of course, head coach has a knack for bringing in players who fit his system like Terence Newman and Captain Munnerlyn. He might be forced to find quality veterans who don’t carry the price tag of players like Harris and Jones. Zimmer would be familiar with Joseph, who played in Cincinnati from ’06-’10.

Safety Vikings free agents: (91.1), (89.0),

PFF top five free agent options: Justin Simmons (90.8), Devin McCourty (80.7), Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (74.2), Tre Boston (76.4), Jimmie Ward (84.9)

Bargain options: Karl Joseph (69.9), Tavon Wilson (71.8), Kendall Fuller (70.1)

Other in-house options: ????

The hardest question the Vikings will have to answer is: How much does Harrison Smith impact the player next to him? Harris has been one of the best players at his position by PFF metrics over the last two years and seems to be the perfect fit for Smith because of his intelligence and natural ball-hawking ability. But the top safeties are making somewhere in the range of $12-$15 million per year, which might simply be too much for the Vikings to afford.

The top end safeties in free agency are very good. That could push the price down for Harris considering teams have not traditionally spent huge dollars on the position. It also allows the Vikings to have other options if they see the spot next to Smith has majorly valuable in Zimmer’s defense.

Zimmer’s trust for Kearse faded over the last year. That would indicate that Kearse will be looking for work elsewhere. Sendejo may continue to fit as a situational player and special teamer late into his career.

The bargain options also relate to Smith. If underafted free agents like Harris and Sendejo can put together excellent seasons alongside the team’s superstar, does that mean that a $5 million veteran player like Joseph, Wilson or Fuller could perform better than they ever have in the past?

This could also be the season that the Vikings look to the draft for a safety.

Defensive line Vikings free agents: (50.2)

Potential cap casualties: (77.6), Linval Joseph (71.2)

PFF top five free agent options: Chris Jones (86.3), Jadeveon Clowney (80.8), Shaquil Barrett (76.6), Yannick Ngakoue (72.0), Arik Armstead (89.6)

Bargain options: Michael Pierce (69.1), Shelby Harris (76.8), Michael Brackers (74.6)

Other in-house options: Ifeadi Odenigbo, Jaleel Johnson, Hercules Mata’afa,

Age is undefeated and even great players like Griffen and Joseph have seen their performances dip from the best at their position to mid-pack starters over the past two years. Certainly they still have a great deal of value and present plenty of problems for opposing offenses but it doesn’t quite add up to their present price tags. That leaves the Vikings with the option to attempt to re-sign Griffen for less and restructure Joseph’s deal or use the cap space to chase an elite player like Jones or Clowney.

The Vikings have been drafting D-linemen in the later rounds for years and that has left them with some solid pieces but it’s unclear whether they would trust Odenigbo, Johnson or Watts to hold down starting positions in a win-now window.

Depth at the position, especially D-end, makes it hard to justify another large contract for Griffen, despite what he’s meant to the organization. Of PFF’s top 100 free agents, defensive ends make up 10 of them and then outside of the top 100 there are still starters who have produced in the past like Michael Bennett, Jason Pierre-Paul, Carl Nassib, Adrian Clayborn and Vinny Curry.

Offensive line Vikings free agents: , Brett Jones,

Potential cuts: Pat Elflein (64.8), Riley Reiff (71.2)

PFF top five free agent options: Anthony Castonzo (81.3), Jack Conklin (80.6), Brandon Scherff (75.0), Joe Thuney (79.2), Jason Peters (82.8)

Bargain options: Demar Dotson (71.0), Stefen Wisniewski (70.9), Kelvin Beachum (67.1)

Other in-house options: ,

With Reiff set to make $13.2 million on the salary cap, the Vikings will either need to restructure his deal or move on. He’s been a solid left tackle since signing in 2017 but struggles against top-notch pass rushers. The Vikings could look to spend big and chase after Castonzo or Conklin or take a shot at getting Peters for one year at an exorbitant price. They could move Brian O’Neill to left tackle and replace the right tackle spot for cheaper.

At left guard the Vikings need to upgrade. They have tried filling spots in the bargain bin over the past few years and it hasn’t often paid off. A player like Scherff would make for a massive upgrade at a position that has proven more important to the Vikings than it would be some teams that have more mobile .

PUBLICATION: The Athletic DATE: 2/18/20

State of the Vikings, DL Edition: Trying to stay strong around Danielle Hunter

By Chad Graff and Arif Hasan

Editor’s note: Even if the NFL’s new league year doesn’t begin until March, focus moves to the 2020 season with the start of the scouting combine later this month. With that in mind, Vikings writers Chad Graff and Arif Hasan are teaming for a seven-part series leading to the combine that looks at every aspect of the roster. Today: Defensive line. Coming Wednesday: Linebackers. Previously: QB | RB | WR/TE | OL

Defensive line Season in review

Despite plenty of questions here about whether aging starters could still contribute at a high level, the defensive line was again one of the Vikings’ strengths.

Everson Griffen, 32, and Linval Joseph, 31, proved plenty worthwhile even if the first half of their seasons were better than the second half.

Despite missing time in 2018, which prompted him to take a pay cut, Griffen still notched eight sacks in 2019 and was a major disrupter against the Saints in the playoffs. He answered pretty emphatically questions over whether his play was going to take a major dip after a trying 2018 season and now enters another interesting offseason.

Opposite Griffen, Danielle Hunter has blossomed into one of the league’s premier pass rushers and has become a legitimate candidate for the league’s defensive player of the year award. Hunter set multiple records this season, including becoming the NFL’s fastest player to 50 career sacks. He finished with 14.5 sacks last season even while effectively sitting out the team’s 16th game, and forced three .

Joseph, meanwhile, may not be in his prime anymore, but he’s still very valuable to the Vikings. Despite dealing with a knee injury, he notched three sacks and 44 tackles in 13 games and clogged up the middle of the line.

Everson Griffen Everson Griffen took a pay cut for 2019 and then had a resurgent season, notching eight sacks to help keep the Vikings among the league’s best defensive line units. (Harrison Barden / USA Today) may have been a bit of an odd signing last offseason, but Mike Zimmer wanted a run-stuffing lineman, which he (correctly) theorized would help linebacker have a big season. Even if Stephen didn’t provide much beyond helping the rush defense, Zimmer was correct that the addition helped set up Kendricks to make big plays.

And in what has become a theme for the Vikings with Andre Patterson leading this position, the depth proved a great strength. Ifeadi Odenigbo had a breakout season with seven sacks and Stephen Weatherly added three more. On the interior, Jaleel Johnson had some good moments and rookie Armon Watts flashed in a limited role, suggesting he could be in line for more playing time. — CG

Biggest question

Can Hunter get enough help on the defensive line?

There’s little doubt about the impact he can make, the rare defensive player who can take over a game. He’ll again be a force next season.

But can the pieces alongside Hunter complement him enough to again make this position a strength of the defense? Two years ago, they were loaded with Griffen and Joseph still in their 20s and adding a pass- rushing threat. Last season, the position was still very good because Griffen elevated his play and Joseph performed well, too.

But what remains to be seen are the changes that could come to this group (Joseph is a good candidate to have his contract re-structured if he’s not cut, and Griffen can void his contract). If none are made, it can return to one of the best defensive lines in the NFC. If not, do the Vikings have enough depth to replace them? Odenigbo played great in his opportunities, but it’s also fair to note that several of his sacks came from when he rushed the from the interior on third down. It’s a whole other thing to be able to get to seven sacks when facing the opponent’s left tackle every snap.

Plus, it’s worth at least wondering whether the group takes a hit at all given that Patterson will have more on his plate in 2020, now serving as the co-defensive coordinator while still overseeing the D-line, and assistant defensive line coach Robert Rodriguez left for Arizona State. — CG

Offseason plan

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Vikings gave Odenigbo a shot to win the right defensive end job, but I would be surprised if they did it without providing some form of legitimate competition — as Chad points out, much of his production came from the inside on third down, which is a lot different than evaluating how someone will perform on the edge on first down. Potential isn’t promise, so don’t be surprised if they go after someone cheap with athletic potential — like Noah Spence, Emmanuel Ogbah, Carl Nassib, Aaron Lynch or Anthony Zettel. That said, it’s unlikely that they’ll find someone in free agency that can give a legitimate push, especially if they don’t re-sign Weatherly.

The draft isn’t much kinder this year at edge rusher, though there are some opportunities in the middle rounds. Players like Utah’s and Michigan’s Josh Uche, who were excellent at the Senior Bowl, or Tennessee’s Darrell Taylor might have the athleticism to meet what the Vikings typically demand at the position. Ideally, there will be competition for Odenigbo’s spot — but that’s easier said than done this year.

Ifeadi Odenigbo Ifeadi Odenigbo impressed in his limited opportunities in 2019. If the Vikings feel he’s ready for a bigger role, it could open up some options. (Brace Hemmelgarn / USA Today) At defensive tackle, the Vikings will have to ask questions about both three-technique and nose tackle. While Chad’s correct that Stephen boosted the Vikings’ run game, I think it’s easy to overstate his impact there and difficult to understate his impact as a pass-rusher. The top of the draft at three-technique is enticing, with Auburn’s Derrick Brown and South Carolina’s both expected to go before the Vikings pick — both would be exciting, instant upgrades for the team. But after that, the prospects at three-technique fall off. The next-best few DTs are better nose tackles than they are pass-rushing tackles. Still, they may target Alabama’s Raekwon Davis in Round 2 hoping he hits his 2018 form more than he repeats his 2019 showing, or Oklahoma’s Neville Gallimore in the hopes of turning his athleticism into production. They could, of course, convert another defensive end to defensive tackle — someone like Jason Strowbridge from North Carolina or Marlon Davidson from Auburn.

That might be the better solution given how difficult it is to find pass rushers in free agency. Again, they may want to target young and cheap given their cap situation and the fact that they might be closer to reloading than adding final pieces. To that end, someone like Maliek Collins from Dallas may be a great fit, and they could perhaps target David Onyemata from New Orleans. Otherwise, a vet that can do just enough to start like Sylvester Williams from the Chargers or Corey Liuget from the Bills could be in order. The highest-upside option would be Mike Daniels, former Packer who most recently played for the Lions. If his recent injury history depresses his value by enough, he could be a starting target with an immediate impact. — AH

2020 outlook

I’d say this situation is about average despite contract situations that could see two starters depart. Their replacements have enough upside to consider it a small downgrade at the position, while they have an elite youngster on the edge who can threaten a 20-sack season one of these years. They still have to figure out three- technique and they can’t blindly trust that their replacements will absolutely take care of things, but it’s not an altogether awful situation for them to find themselves in. — AH

PUBLICATION: Maven Media DATE: 2/18/20

Vikings Seven-Round Mock Draft Pre-NFL Combine

By Will Ragatz

Even with over two months remaining until the eyes of the football world turn to Las Vegas for the 2020 NFL Draft, speculation over how it might unfold has been underway for a while now. And with the league's biggest pre-draft event – the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis – taking place next week, the projection wheels are about to start turning even more vigorously.

We've done several mock draft roundups looking at who the Vikings might take with the No. 25 pick, the latest of which also expanded to the second round. Now it's time for me to give it a shot of my own, using The Draft Network's mock draft machine. I can't claim to have nearly as much knowledge as the experts who watch countless hours of tape, but I have done quite a bit of reading and researching on some of the top prospects at the Vikings' positions of need. I've been poring over mock drafts and scouting reports for roughly a month now – and I also watch a lot of every fall, for what that's worth – so I'm not going in blind here, at least when it comes to the first few rounds.

Even if my late-round picks are mostly meaningless, let's do all seven rounds. At the moment, the Vikings have a first (No. 25), a second (No. 58), a third (No. 89), a fourth (No. 122), a sixth (No. 185), and two seventh-round picks (Nos. 196 and 216). They traded their fifth-rounder for Kaare Vedvik in August in what amounted to a failed experiment. The Vikings are also expected to receive a fourth-round compensatory pick for losing Sheldon Richardson last offseason, plus two compensatory seventh-rounders. Those picks will be assigned in late March and are not included in this mock draft. As always, it wouldn't be surprising if traded down at certain junctures to stockpile more picks, but we're going to stick with what the Vikings have for now.

Let's get to it, and we'll come back in a couple weeks to see how things have changed after the combine.

Vikings needs, in rough order of urgency: CB, OT, IDL, IOL, WR, S, EDGE, QB(?)

Round 1, Pick 25: Josh Jones, OT, Houston Cornerback is probably the favorite for which position Spielman will address in the first round (it would certainly make Mike Zimmer happy), but offensive and defensive tackle aren't far behind. And I did strongly consider taking a corner here, with , , CJ Henderson and others presenting enticing options for a team that may lose three starting corners this offseason. Of the three, TCU's Gladney would've been my pick. But this is a deep CB class, so I elected to wait on that front and go with Jones.

He needs some polishing, but Jones comes with sky-high upside and is a perfect schematic fit for the Vikings. He has great size and length, and his athleticism should allow him to shine in a zone-blocking scheme. If Rick Dennison and Phil Rauscher can continue to develop Jones' technique, he could wind up being a steal late in the first round. This would potentially allow the Vikings to move Riley Reiff (with a restructured contract) to left guard, though Reiff might just be cut for cap purposes. The Vikings have been searching for a left tackle of the future for a long time, and Jones could be that guy.

Round 2, Pick 58: AJ Terrell, CB, Clemson I liked the value of a couple safeties that were still on the board here – including Minnesota's Antoine Winfield Jr. – but I do think there's a good chance the Vikings make sure Anthony Harris sticks around, whether by signing him to a long-term deal or franchise tagging him, and I didn't want to wait any longer to take a corner. So it came down to Terrell and Utah's Jaylon Johnson, and I ultimately went with Terrell because of his versatility; the two-year starter for the Tigers can play both man and zone coverage and seems to have more upside than Johnson. Zimmer and new defensive backs coach Daronte Jones get an exciting corner prospect to kick off Day 2.

Round 3, Pick 89: Van Jefferson, WR, Florida Even if there's no truth to the trade rumors – and I think trading him would be a huge mistake – the Vikings should look to add talent to their wide receiver room via the draft. Jefferson presents a strong value pick in the third round, as he is one of the best route-runners in the 2020 WR class and has excellent hands. Jefferson also brings impressive physicality and good initial quickness. He's not the most explosive receiver, and his upside isn't massive considering he turns 24 this summer, but Jefferson would be able to make an impact right away. Getting a new left tackle and an outstanding possession receiver within the first three rounds would, on paper, make his job easier going forward.

Round 4, Pick 122: Davon Hamilton, IDL, Ohio State Hamilton is big (6-foot-4, 310 pounds) and experienced, having played in 40 games for the Buckeyes. He emerged as one of the best interior defensive linemen in the Big Ten in 2019 with a career-high six sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss. His positioning and football IQ complement some serious strength that allows him to hold up against double teams. Like Jones and Jefferson, Hamilton turned heads with his play at the Senior Bowl in January. He can get too finesse-y at times and needs to develop counter-moves as a pass-rusher, but I like this pick in Round 4.

Round 6, Pick 185: Lavert Hill, CB, Michigan I went with Hill because he was the best remaining nickel corner, and the Vikings could use depth at that position with Mackensie Alexander quite possibly leaving in free agency. Despite being just 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, Hill has good strength and footwork that could allow him to carve out a role in the NFL.

Round 7, Pick 196: Geno Stone, S, Iowa In addition to Harris, Jayron Kearse and Andrew Sendejo are also free agents, and it's very possible both could leave this offseason. There aren't any other safeties on the roster. Stone would be an interesting depth piece as a player with good anticipation and tackling skills.

Round 7, Pick 216: Gage Cervenka, IOL, Clemson The Vikings may well want to take a guard earlier than this, but it may not be a huge need. They're set with Josh Kline at RG, and there's the possibility of keeping Reiff and moving him to LG. 2019 fourth-rounder Dru Samia could also fight for a starting spot on the left side. Cervenka is a ridiculously strong player who set the Clemson record for bench press reps.

Overall takeaways: Remember, this isn't a complete draft. Once compensatory picks are finalized, the Vikings will have another fourth-round pick and two more seventh-rounders, putting them at ten total selections. But I like this seven-player haul. Jones is one of my favorite targets at No. 25, so I was glad to see him still on the board in this mock. He could go even higher with a strong combine performance. Terrell was a good combination of need and value in the second round, and Jefferson is an immediate-impact guy at WR. We continued to address some of the Vikings' needs in the later rounds. We'll check back in with another seven-round mock after the conclusion of the combine.

PUBLICATION: Vikings Entertainment Network DATE: 2/18/20

Panel & Fans Vote on Vikings Best DL from 2010-19

By Lindesy Young

A new decade is upon us, as the Vikings have their sights set on 2020 and beyond. But before we fully turn to what's next, Vikings fans looked back at some of their favorite players from the previous decade.

Minnesota went 81-77-2in the seasons between 2010 and 2019, winning a pair of NFC North titles and making four total playoff appearances during the decade (2-4 in postseason play).

There isn't an All-Decade Team for the Minnesota Vikings, but if there was one, who would be on it for their play with the team between 2010-19?

Vikings.com opened the topic for debate to a panel featuring "Voice of the Vikings" Paul Allen, analyst Pete Bercich, Mark Rosen and Kevin Seifert. Fans also were invited to vote online for their best players of the decade. More than 5,000 ballots were cast at each position.

Today's recap covers defensive linemen, where fans voted separately for two defensive tackles and two defensive ends.

Editor's Note: Because votes were so close on the second defensive end, I decided to highlight three at defensive end. dt RELATED LINKS Panel & Fans Vote on Vikings Best OL from 2010-19 Panel & Fans Vote on Vikings Best TEs from 2010-19 Panel & Fans Vote on Vikings Best WR from 2010-19 Panel & Fans Vote on Vikings Best RBs & FB from 2010-19 Panel & Fans Vote on Vikings Best QB from 2010-19 DEFENSIVE TACKLES

Linval Joseph, 2014-19

Fan Votes: 4,921

Stats from the Decade: 88 games (88 starts); 350 tackles, 15 sacks, 32 tackles for loss, 51 quarterback hits, 6 forced fumbles, 2 recoveries, 2 passes defensed; 1 defensive

Thoughts from the Panel

"I think Linval Joseph deserves mention. Linval does so much. [The linebackers] standing behind Linval Joseph have benefited from him being around the last few years." – Pete Bercich

"He's a player who probably has been better in second and third contracts than he was in his first. He was a first- round pick of the Giants, didn't really work out [there, but] he found a place [in Minnesota] and really showed what a nose tackle can be in the modern-day NFL." – Kevin Seifert

Vikings All-Decade Team Candidates: Defensive Tackles View images of the Vikings All-Decade Team defensive tackles.

Kevin Williams, 2010-13

Fan Votes: 4,349

Stats from the Decade: 61 games (61 starts); 136 tackles, 1 , 11.5 sacks, 26 tackles for loss, 31 quarterback hits, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 23 passes defensed

Also received votes …

Sharrif Floyd, 2013-16

Stats from the Decade: 44 games (24 starts); 95 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 22 quarterback hits, 1 forced fumble, 4 passes defensed

Shamar Stephen, 2014-17; 2019

Stats from the Decade: 67 games (35 starts); 139 tackles, 4.0 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hits, 1 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries, 3 passes defensed

Tom Johnson, 2014-18

Stats from the Decade: 75 games (25 starts); 107 tackles, 1 interception, 20.5 sacks, 31 tackles for loss, 72 quarterback hits, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 passes defensed de DEFENSIVE ENDS

Jared Allen, 2010-13

Fan Votes: 4,547

Stats from the Decade: 64 games (64 starts); 223 tackles, 3 , 56.5 sacks, 65 tackles for loss, 104 quarterback hits, 8 forced fumbles, 6 fumble recoveries, 18 passes defensed; 1 defensive touchdown

Thoughts from the Panel

"I think [you have to throw in] , who in 2011 was the NFC Defensive Player of the Year. Was he kind of on his [decline at that point]? Yeah. But that group with [Defensive Coordinator] Leslie Frazier, wow." – Bercich

"Danielle [Hunter] and Jared Allen, I think, are 50-50. Jared had 18 passes defensed during the decade, which is a sneaky facet of a defensive lineman that kind of puts him over the hump for me." – Paul Allen

Vikings All-Decade Team Candidates: Defensive Ends View images of the Vikings All-Decade Team candidates at defensive end.

Danielle Hunter, 2015-19

Fan Votes: 2,769

Stats from the Decade: 78 games (49 starts); 270 tackles, 54.5 sacks, 67 tackles for loss, 80 quarterback hits, 6 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 3 passes defensed; 1 safety; 2 defensive

Everson Griffen, 2010-19

Fan Votes: 2,699

Stats from the Decade: 147 games (88 starts); 335 tackles, 74.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 86 tackles for loss, 175 quarterback hits, 9 forced fumbles, 6 fumble recoveries, 16 passes defensed; 2 defensive touchdowns

"Everson with 147 games and 74.5 sacks, that's a cinch right there for me, in stone. … And really, with Everson, Jared Allen, Danielle Hunter and Brian Robison, with the fantastic numbers that he put up over the decade, I mean, that's four deep right there. But I'll end up with Everson, Jared Allen, Linval Joseph and Kevin Williams." – Allen

Also received votes …

Brian Robison, 2010-17

Stats from the Decade: 126 games (98 starts); 240 tackles, 48.5 sacks, 51 tackles for loss, 104 quarterback hits, 10 forced fumbles, 8 fumble recoveries, 19 passes defensed; 1 defensive touchdown

Ray Edwards, 2010

Stats from the Decade: 14 games (14 starts); 37 tackles, 8.0 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, 18 quarterback hits, 3 passes defensed

Stephen Weatherly, 2016-19

Stats from the Decade: 49 games (7 starts); 62 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 17 quarterback hits, 2 forced fumbles, 1 pass defensed