It would not be a stretch to think that the Cardinals and 49ers have been feeling more than a little envious of the way the Rams have, in very quick fashion, bolstered their defensive line with significant talent, primarily through the NFL draft.
The Rams’ Fab 5:
DE Jared Verse —- R1 2024
DT Kobie Turner —- R3 2023
NT Poona Ford —- UFA LAC
DT Braden Fiske —- R2 2024
DE Byron Young —- R3 2023
The Seahawks under 2nd year defensive-minded HC Mike Macdonald, have been fast at work to try to create a Fab 5 of their own.
ED Demarcus Lawrence —- UFA DAL
DE Leonard Williams —- Trade/NYG
NT Byron Murphy II —- R1 2024
DE Jarren Reed —- R2 2016
ED Uchenna Nwosu —- UFA LAC
This off-season, the Cardinals and 49ers have taken significant effort to improve their defensive line talent.
Cardinals’ Fab 5:
ED Josh Sweat —- UFA PHI
DE Walter Nolen —- R1 2025
NT Dalvin Tomlinson —- UFA CLE
DE Darius Robinson —- R1 2024
ED Baron Browning —- Trade/DEN re-signed
Note: Plus, the timely additions of UFA Calais Campbell and 2025 3rd round pick ED Jordan Burch.
The 49ers’ Fab 5:
ED Nick Bosa —- R1 2019
DT Alfred Collins —- R2 2025
NT C.J. West —- R3 2025
DE Jordan Elliott —- UFA CLE
ED Mykel Williams —- R1 2025
Note: The 49ers have now acquired edge rusher Bryce Huff from PHI to reunite him with his former Jets’ HC Robert Saleh.
ROTB Poll:
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