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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16. Minnesota Vikings: Danielle Hunter, Stephen Weatherly

When they had Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter, the Minnesota Vikings were one of the best in the business. Then when they moved on from Griffen, they tried to duplicate the success they had with those two by adding Yannick Ngakoue.

Unfortunately, they were never able to pair him with Hunter since he missed the entire 2020 season due to injury. He’ll be back in 2021 but the Vikings traded Ngakoue away during the previous year and he’s now in Las Vegas.

Hunter is still a player that teams will need to double-team but there’s no one across from him who can truly elevate him. Stephen Weatherly appears to be the starter but as of now, Hunter is an elite pass rusher carrying his edge group.

13. Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Graham, Josh Sweat

A seasoned veteran, Brandon Graham continues to get the job done for the Philadelphia Eagles. He’s never hit the double-digit mark, with 9.5 sacks in 2017 being his best campaign rushing the passer. However, he’s still stout against the run and is simply a solid player who does everything right — and his 16.5 sacks in the past two seasons are nothing to scoff at.

Josh Sweat should be the opposite starter this season, after breaking out with 38 tackles and six sacks this past season.

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