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The Pittsburgh Steelers now feature four defensive linemen in PFF's top-32 pass-rusher rankings ahead of Week 6.

By Ryan Smith Oct 9, 2024 6:00 am EDT
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Chris Jones and Nick Bosa unsurprisingly enter the top five in PFF pass-rushing grade ahead of Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Ryan Smith Oct 2, 2024 7:00 am EDT
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The Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett overtakes Aidan Hutchinson in PFF pass-rushing grade ahead of Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Ryan Smith Sep 25, 2024 7:00 am EDT
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The Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson continues to lead the NFL in PFF pass-rushing grade ahead of Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Ryan Smith Sep 18, 2024 8:15 am EDT
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nfl-2024-pass-rusher-rankings-week-2

The Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson leads the NFL in PFF pass-rushing grade after Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Ryan Smith Sep 11, 2024 10:45 am EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-26-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including CeeDee Lamb signing a four-year contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.

By Ryan Smith Aug 26, 2024 3:10 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-23-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Creed Humphrey signing a record-breaking extension.

By Ryan Smith Aug 23, 2024 4:46 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-and-storylines-from-aug-22

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including AJ Terrell's contract extension.

By Ryan Smith Aug 22, 2024 3:24 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-21-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Bo Nix earning the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback job.

By Ryan Smith Aug 21, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-20-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Justin Herbert shedding his walking boot.

By Ryan Smith Aug 20, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-19-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Jayden Daniels being named the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback.

By Ryan Smith Aug 19, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-and-storylines-from-aug-16-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the Atlanta Falcons signing safety Justin Simmons.

By Ryan Smith Aug 16, 2024 3:26 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-15-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the New England Patriots trading edge defender Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons.

By Ryan Smith Aug 15, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-14-2024

All 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.

By Ryan Smith Aug 14, 2024 4:01 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-13-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy undergoing knee surgery.

By Ryan Smith Aug 13, 2024 4:30 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-12-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including New York Jets edge defender Haason Reddick requesting a trade.

By Ryan Smith Aug 12, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-9-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the New England Patriots releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

By Ryan Smith Aug 9, 2024 5:30 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-8-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Mike Williams being activated from the PUP list.

By Ryan Smith Aug 8, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-7-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the Seattle Seahawks signing free-agent center Connor Williams.

By Ryan Smith Aug 7, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-6-2024

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Cleveland Browns edge defender Za'Darius Smith being carted off with an injury.

By Ryan Smith Aug 6, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
Bio

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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