NFL Power Rankings for all 32 starting EDGE duos in 2021

By Randy Gurzi | Aug 18, 2021

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 11: Montez Sweat #90 of the Washington Football Team celebrates with teammate Chase Young #99 after a play in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at FedExField on October 11, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ – JULY 29: Jonathan Marshall #96 and Carl Lawson #58 of the New York Jets work out during a morning practice at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 29, 2021 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

14. New York Jets: Carl Lawson, Vinny Curry

One of the highest-priced free agent signings this offseason was Carl Lawson, who landed a deal worth roughly $15 million per season. He’s shown during his time with the Bengals that he can get after the quarterback but he has yet to be a full-time starter.

That will change with the New York Jets and head coach Robert Saleh is sure to get the most out of him. Also starting on the edge will be Vinny Curry, an experienced veteran who is currently injured. Once he gets healthy, it should give New York a formidable duo, something they haven’t had in quite a while.

13. Las Vegas Raiders: Yannick Ngakoue, Maxx Crosby

At first glance, the Las Vegas Raiders defensive line might not seem to be a great unit, but that’s likely due to the belief that Clelin Ferrel has been a bust. There are even those who are ready for the team to move on from him — but that probably won’t happen because he’s actually been pretty decent against the run. He probably also won’t be the starter in 2021 since Maxx Crosby and Yannick Ngakoue are ahead of him.

Crosby ended up being a pleasant surprise after recording 10 sacks as a rookie in 2019. He continued to deliver pressure at a high rate in year two and now has a potential Pro Bowl player across from him in Yannick Ngakoue. In five seasons, Ngakoue has 45.5 sacks and is looking for more consistency after having to split time in 2020 with the Vikings and Ravens. In all, this is actually a pretty solid unit and they can get deep behind the starters as well.

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