If this summer’s pass-rushing competition doesn’t result in a clear partner for Pro Bowler Brian Burns, the Carolina Panthers may be venturing into free agency to pick a winner. And if they do, here are 11 notable edge defenders they could choose from:
Mario Addison
2022 stats (12 games): 1.0 sack, two QB hits, 20 pressures
Jadeveon Clowney
2022 stats (12 games): 2.0 sacks, four QB hits, 29 pressures
Carlos Dunlap
2022 stats (17 games): 4.0 sacks, 12 QB hits, 32 pressures
Trey Flowers
2022 stats (four games): one QB hit, eight pressures
Justin Houston
2022 stats (14 games): 9.5 sacks, 17 QB hits, 39 pressures
Melvin Ingram
2022 stats (17 games): 6.0 sacks, 10 QB hits, 35 pressures
Bruce Irvin
2022 stats (11 games): 3.5 sacks, nine QB hits, 20 pressures
Carl Nassib
2022 stats (13 games): 3.5 sacks, six QB hits, 12 pressures
Jason Pierre-Paul
2022 stats (14 games): 3.0 sacks, three QB hits, 21 pressures
Robert Quinn
2022 stats (13 games): 1.0 sack, two QB hits, 24 pressures
Kyle Van Noy
2022 stats (17 games): 5.0 sacks, nine QB hits, 32 pressures
