Here is a glance at the top linebackers, defensive ends and defensive tackles available in 2017 NFL free agency.
Linebacker
DeMarcus Ware, Broncos
Lawrence Timmons, Steelers
Robert Mathis, Colts
Julius Peppers, Packers
D’Qwell Jackson, Colts
Nick Perry, Packers
Trent Cole, Colts
Barkevious Mingo, Patriots
Erik Walden, Colts
Rolando McClain, Cowboys
Malcolm Smith, Raiders
Paul Kruger, Saints
Chad Greenway, Vikings
Josh Mauga, Chiefs
Akeem Ayers, Colts
Keenan Robinson, Giants
Paul Worrilow, Falcons
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Stephen Tulloch, Eagles
Sean Spence, Titans
Akeem Dent, Texans
Jarvis Jones, Steelers
Erin Henderson, Jets
Don’t’a Hightower, Patriots
Datone Jones, Packers
Andrew Gachkar, Cowboys
John Simon, Texans
Michael Wilhoite, 49ers
Sean Weatherspoon, Falcons
Mark Herzlich, Giants
Manti Te’o, Chargers
Courtney Upshaw, Falcons
Zach Brown, Bills
Kevin Minter, Cardinals
Bryan Braman, Eagles
Dwight Freeney, Falcons
Michael Morgan, Seahawks
Jon Bostic, Lions
Philip Wheeler, Falcons
Justin Durant, Cowboys
Lorenzo Alexander, Bills
Jason Trusnik, Saints
Nick Bellore, 49ers
Kelvin Sheppard, Giants
Audie Cole, Vikings
Sam Acho, Bears
Spencer Paysinger, Dolphins
Bruce Carter, Jets
Lerentee McCray, Bills
Dekoda Watson, Broncos
Brandon Spikes, Bills
Perry Riley, Raiders
Donald Butler, Dolphins
Chris Carter, Colts
Josh Bynes, Lions
Sio Moore, Cardinals
Terence Garvin, Redskins
Corey Lemonier, Jets
Daren Bates, Raiders
Najee Goode, Eagles
LaRoy Reynolds, Falcons
Sam Barrington, Saints
Alex Okafor, Cardinals
Jelani Jenkins, Dolphins
Gerald Hodges, 49ers
Josh Martin, Jets
A.J. Klein, Panthers
Tourek Williams, Chargers
Nate Palmer, Titans
Michael Mauti, Saints
Armonty Bryant, Lions
Davis Bass, Titans
Uani Unga, Giants
Josh Shirley, Bears
Defensive end
Calais Campbell, Cardinals
Jared Odrick, Jaguars
Mario Williams, Dolphins
Jabaal Sheard, Patriots
Glenn Dorsey, 49ers
Chris Baker, Redskins
Charles Johnson, Panthers
Andre Branch, Dolphins
Chris Long, Patriots
Vance Walker, Broncos
Stephen Paea, Browns
Lawrence Guy, Ravens
Jack Crawford, Cowboys
Tony Jerod-Eddie, 49ers
Cullen Jenkins, Redskins
Antonio Smith, Texans
Darryl Tapp, Saints
Evander Hood, Redskins
Margus Hunt, Bengals
Wallace Gilberry, Bengals
Justin Trattou, Vikings
Billy Winn, Broncos
Cam Thomas, Rams
Kendall Reyes, Chiefs
C.J. Wilson, Bears
Jarvis Jenkins, Chiefs
John Hughes, Buccaneers
Damion Square, Chargers
Damontre Moore, Seahawks
Greg Scruggs, Patriots
William Gholston, Buccaneers
Devin Taylor, Lions
Cornelius Washington, Bears
Defensive tackle
Vince Wilfork, Texans
Domata Peko, Bengals
Paul Soliai, Panthers
Tyson Alualu, Jaguars
Jonathan Babineaux, Falcons
Nick Fairley, Saints
Dontari Poe, Chiefs
Frostee Rucker, Cardinals
Alan Branch, Patriots
Sean Lissemore, Chargers
Sylvester Williams, Broncos
Karl Klug, Titans
Stefan Charles, Lions
Corbin Bryant, Bills
Tyrunn Walker, Lions
Terrell McClain, Cowboys
Johnathan Hankins, Giants
Kedric Golston, Redskins
Tony McDaniel, Seahawks
Leger Douzable, Bills
Brandon Thompson, Bengals
Kyle Love, Panthers
Ricardo Mathews, Steelers
Sealver Siliga, Buccaneers
Bennie Logan, Eagles
Devon Still, Texans
John Jenkins, Seahawks
Jordan Hill, Jaguars
Brandon Williams, Ravens
Akeem Spence, Buccaneers
Stacy McGee, Raiders
2017 NFL free agents list – LB, DT, DE football free agency guide

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