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Ryan Smith
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The Pittsburgh Steelers now feature four defensive linemen in PFF's top-32 pass-rusher rankings ahead of Week 6.
Wed, 09 Oct 24 10:00:14 +0000Chris Jones and Nick Bosa unsurprisingly enter the top five in PFF pass-rushing grade ahead of Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.
Wed, 02 Oct 24 11:00:07 +0000The Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett overtakes Aidan Hutchinson in PFF pass-rushing grade ahead of Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season.
Wed, 25 Sep 24 11:00:28 +0000The Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson continues to lead the NFL in PFF pass-rushing grade ahead of Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.
Wed, 18 Sep 24 12:15:10 +0000The Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson leads the NFL in PFF pass-rushing grade after Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.
Wed, 11 Sep 24 14:45:14 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including CeeDee Lamb signing a four-year contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
Mon, 26 Aug 24 19:10:22 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Creed Humphrey signing a record-breaking extension.
Fri, 23 Aug 24 20:46:27 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including AJ Terrell's contract extension.
Thu, 22 Aug 24 19:24:10 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Bo Nix earning the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback job.
Wed, 21 Aug 24 20:00:29 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Justin Herbert shedding his walking boot.
Tue, 20 Aug 24 20:00:03 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Jayden Daniels being named the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback.
Mon, 19 Aug 24 20:00:17 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the Atlanta Falcons signing safety Justin Simmons.
Fri, 16 Aug 24 19:26:52 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the New England Patriots trading edge defender Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons.
Thu, 15 Aug 24 20:00:41 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy being out for the season after undergoing meniscus surgery.
Wed, 14 Aug 24 20:01:32 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy undergoing knee surgery.
Tue, 13 Aug 24 20:30:31 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including New York Jets edge defender Haason Reddick requesting a trade.
Mon, 12 Aug 24 20:00:10 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the New England Patriots releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Fri, 09 Aug 24 21:30:56 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Mike Williams being activated from the PUP list.
Thu, 08 Aug 24 20:00:24 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the Seattle Seahawks signing free-agent center Connor Williams.
Wed, 07 Aug 24 20:00:15 +0000All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Cleveland Browns edge defender Za'Darius Smith being carted off with an injury.
Tue, 06 Aug 24 20:00:11 +0000Bio
Ryan joined PFF in May 2015 and currently works as a Senior Analyst on the data team. Ryan also contributes articles to the content team. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Writing and Rhetoric.
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