The defensive trenches are as loaded as they’ve ever been heading into the 2026 season.

Former NFL QB and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky has some lofty expectations for the Panthers' 2026 defense.

The Los Angeles Rams revamped their defense this offseason, adding Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and Jaylen Watson to a unit that already ranked top-five in PFN’s Defense Impact metric last season.

[Editor’s note: The following article is from Athlon Sports’ 2026 NFL Preview magazine. Order your issue online today, or grab a copy at newsstands and retail racks nationwide.] In their 29-13 win ...

After the Rams' blockbuster deal for Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, where does L.A.'s defense stand among the NFL's best?

Unless you were completely off the grid on Tuesday, you know the month of June started with a bang in the NFL—and it threw the league's defensive pecking order into a blender. Los Angeles Rams general ...

Just how good might the Los Angeles Rams' defense be with Myles Garrett now in tow? When the Rams stunned the NFL world on June 1 by acquiring the two-time Defensive Player of the Year, expectations ...

JACKSONVILLE – It's a strong year for an important defensive position. The 2026 NFL Draft isn't considered the strongest in recent memory. But it is considered at least good at the top and deep ...

The Dallas Cowboys made improving their putrid defense from a season ago, which ranked No. 30 overall in total defense. Dallas also had the worst pass defense in the league, which led to the team ...

The Athletic's Ted Nguyen tabbed the Panthers defense as one of a handful of units he expects to break out in 2026.

[Editor's note: The following article is from Athlon Sports' 2026 NFL Preview magazine. Order your issue online today, or grab a copy at newsstands and retail racks nationwide.] This also aligns with ...