It’s been a while since the Jets had themselves a dominant pass rusher.

Ever since John Abraham departed in 2006, New York has lacked an elite edge rusher that can consistently get to opposing quarterbacks. Jordan Jenkins came on nicely in 2019, but is set to hit free agency and it remains to be seen if he will be back with the Jets next season.

Who are some pass rushers general manager Joe Douglas and company can target to sole New York’s pass rushing problems? Let’s take a look at eight prime candidates.

Yannick Ngakoue

Ngakoue is more of a 3-4 defensive end than a traditional edge rusher, but he is by far the best pass rusher available on the free agent market this offseason.

At only 24, Ngakoue is just entering his prime and has already established himself as one of football’s elite pass rushers. He hasn’t been able to replicate his dominant 12-sack, six forced fumble 2017 pro bowl campaign the last two seasons, but has remained an upper echelon rusher nonetheless.

Ngakoue could be the one to solve New York’s pass rush woes. If you’re going to give any pass rusher a lot of money this offseason, it’s him.