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Which players have posted the most sacks on defense in NFL history? You'll find that list here.
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Most Sacks in NFL History
Table only includes stats from after the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
| Rank | Player | Years Active | Career Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce Smith | 1985-2003 | 200.0 |
| 2 | Reggie White | 1985-2000 | 198.0 |
| 3 | Kevin Greene | 1986-1999 | 160.0 |
| 4 | Julius Peppers | 2002-2018 | 159.5 |
| 5 | Chris Doleman | 1985-1999 | 150.5 |
| 6 | Michael Strahan | 1993-2007 | 141.5 |
| 7 | Jason Taylor | 1997-2011 | 139.5 |
| 8 | Terrell Suggs | 2003-2019 | 139.0 |
| 9 | DeMarcus Ware | 2005-2016 | 138.5 |
| 10 | John Randle | 1990-2003 | 137.5 |
| 10 | Richard Dent | 1983-1997 | 137.5 |
| 12 | Jared Allen | 2004-2015 | 136.0 |
| 13 | Von Miller | 2011-2025 | 134.5 |
| 14 | John Abraham | 2000-2013 | 133.5 |
| 15 | Lawrence Taylor | 1981-1993 | 132.5 |
| 15 | Leslie O'Neal | 1986-1999 | 132.5 |
| 17 | Rickey Jackson | 1982-1995 | 128.0 |
| 17 | Cameron Jordan | 2011-2025 | 128.0 |
| 19 | Derrick Thomas | 1989-1999 | 126.5 |
| 20 | Dwight Freeney | 2002-2017 | 125.5 |
| 21 | Robert Mathis | 2003-2016 | 123.0 |
| 22 | Simeon Rice | 1996-2007 | 122.0 |
| 23 | Myles Garrett | 2017-2025 | 121.5 |
| 23 | Clyde Simmons | 1986-2000 | 121.5 |
| 25 | Calais Campbell | 2008-2025 | 116.0 |
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