10 Best NFL free agents still available to sign on defense

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 11, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 27-24. (Photo by Rob Leiter/Getty Images) /

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8. Cameron Wake, DE

Wake’s career is only a year or two away from ending. This past season, he only appeared in nine games for the Tennessee Titans, making zero starts. In late November, the Titans placed Wake on IR with a hamstring injury. The team released Wake in March, canceling the final two years of a three-year, $23 million contract the sides agreed to last offseason.

During his nine appearances, Wake played 195 defensive snaps for the Titans. He recorded 2.5 sacks, which all came in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. Wake finished second on the team with 11 quarterback hits, only trailing Harold Landry’s 14.

At 38 years old, Wake is a rotational, situational pass rusher. However, the five-time Pro Bowler can still win a high percentage of his rushes. He’s an excellent depth piece for a team in need of some veteran savvy.

7. Damon Harrison, DT/NT

At 31 years old, Harrison’s best days as a run-stuffing, space-clogging defensive force are over. However, the 350-pound interior lineman can still take on a significant role for the right team. He played 46% of Detroit’s defensive snaps last season, roughly 527 plays, which shows he can still make an impact.

Harrison finished the 2019 season with two sacks and 49 tackles in 15 appearances. Those numbers significantly trail the production he posted in his four previous seasons when he averaged 78 tackles per year. Hopefully, Harrison can recover some of his All-Pro form in 2020.

At the very least, Harrison can draw two bodies on the interior and free up edge rushers for a team employing the proper defensive scheme.

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