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NFL free agency defense breakdown: Trey Hendrickson, Khalil Mack; Rams' ALL-IN Trent McDuffie trade

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down the top available defensive players available in NFL free agency.

SportsBy Jennifer ReevesMarch 5, 20262 min read

Last updated: March 18, 2026, 11:51 AM

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NFL free agency defense breakdown: Trey Hendrickson, Khalil Mack; Rams' ALL-IN Trent McDuffie trade

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down the top available defensive players available in NFL free agency. The guys start by reacting to the Los Angeles Rams’ blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie and some other breaking news from around the NFL (Drew Dalman retiring, Jonathan Greenard available and were the Indianapolis Colts right to give Daniel Jones the transition tag when Kyler Murray just got released by the Arizona Cardinals?).

Next, Nate & Charles dive into this year’s defensive free agent class, starting with a strong group of linebackers who could make an impact in the right scheme, a stout group of veterans on the interior defensive line, some intriguing edge rushers (including a few that could be acquired on the cheap), and an interesting (if not star-studded) group of secondary players. The duo also react to the news that the New England Patriots are releasing WR Stefon Diggs next week.

(4:00) - Rams trade for CB Trent McDuffie

(14:30) - More news roundup: Drew Dalman, Daniel Jones vs. Kyler Murray

(34:50) - Defensive free agent breakdown: linebackers

(47:45) - Defensive free agent breakdown: interior defensive line

(55:10) - Patriots release Stefon Diggs

(59:00) - Defensive free agent breakdown: edge rushers

(1:09:55) - Defensive free agent breakdown: cornerbacks

(1:14:30) - Defensive free agent breakdown: safeties

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 03: Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after making a sack in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Paycor Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Reeves

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Jennifer Reeves covers college sports, the Olympics, and athletic culture across the nation. She has reported from three Olympic Games and specializes in Title IX issues, women's sports, and the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics. She is a member of the Association for Women in Sports Media.

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