NFL Free Agents 2014: Breaking Down Top Defensive Players Still Available

March 18, 2014   ·   Tim Keeney   ·   Jump to comments

Defense wins championships. It may be one of the most overused cliches in sports, but as the Seattle Seahawks proved last season, there's also plenty of truth to it. 
Yes, getting guys like Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas via the draft tends to help a little bit, but the 'Hawks' Super Bowl run was fueled by edge-rushers Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett, who Seattle was able to nab the winter before. 
Although many of the top names in 2014 are already off the board, there are still a number of playmakers capable of giving teams key boosts on the defensive side of the ball. 
Let's take a look at the best available. 
 
Henry Melton, DT
Remember when Henry Melton was one of the most disruptive defensive tackles in the league? Of course you do—it really wasn't that long ago. 
Melton recorded 13 sacks with the Bears in 2011 and 2012, an impressive number for his position. Minnesota Vikings fullback Jerome Felton, who has f...

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