NFL free agency 2024: Ranking top 25 defensive players, including Jaguars' Josh Allen, other star pass rushers

An early look at the big-name defenders set to hit the open market

Nothing sells tickets in the NFL quite like an elite quarterback and explosive offense. But Super Bowl LVIII is recent evidence that defense still matters greatly in the hunt for a Lombardi Trophy. Perhaps more than even Patrick Mahomes, Steve Spagnuolo's Kansas City Chiefs defense helped propel the third title in five years for this generation's NFL dynasty.

With that in mind, all 32 teams figure to explore this year's veteran market for defensive upgrades. And 2024 free agency actually has quite a few starting-caliber pieces to offer. 

(To check out the top 25 offensive free agents, click here).