Free agent edge defenders to know for Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals prepare for free agency with the legal negotiating period beginning Monday. They probably should address their defensive edge. After all, they had only one sack over the final six games of the season and their team leader in sacks was Dennis Gardeck with six.

There are a number of pass rushers available in free agency. Many are older but could help the Cardinals. Below are a few pass rushers who could be targets for the Cardinals in free agency.

Chase Young

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Danielle Hunter

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Emmanuel Ogbah

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Marcus Davenport

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Dorance Armstrong

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Bryce Huff

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) tries to get around New York Jets linebacker Bryce Huff (47).

Derek Barnett

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett (95) on a fourth down during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

Andrew Van Ginkel

Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) and linebacker David Long Jr., rear, celebrate a sack against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 24, 2023.

Rasheem Green

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A.J. Epenesa

Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa (57) forces New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) out of the pocket.

Jonathan Greenard

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