Linebacker
Gained: Blake Martinez, Kyler Fackrell, Cam Brown, Carter Coughlin, T.J Brunson, Tae Crowder
Lost: Alec Ogletree, Kareem Martin, Deone Bucannon
Markus Golden would have been the biggest loss for this unit, but since he had no takers in free agency, his rights revert back to the Giants. He’ll rejoin Lorenzo Carter, Oshane Ximines along with Fackrell to create an interesting set of outside rushers. Martinez is a bona fide inside presence. He’ll make a huge difference in this defense. The rookies, Brown, Coughlin, Brunson and Crowder could all be surprises.
Verdict: Large upgrade