The Philadelphia Eagles are predicted to replace star edge rusher and Super Bowl hero Josh Sweat with a former All-Pro who spent the 2024 season with the New York Jets.

The New York Jets need to address their edge rusher depth but may be prices out across the board in free agency.

Pass rusher has become a premier position in today's NFL. These 4-3 defensive ends or 3-4 outside linebackers can control games with the pressure they put on quarterbacks. In fact, pass rushers have won three out of the past four Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Free agency coincides with the start of the new league year and lots of players are hitting the open market. Here are the top 15 names on defense.

A person with knowledge of the situation says the New York Jets and linebacker Jamien Sherwood agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $45 million. The contract includes $30 million in guaranteed money according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the agreement wasn't announced by the Jets.