The defensive line is the heart of any successful defense, tasked with both disrupting the opposing quarterback with a pass rush and shutting down rushing attacks at the line of scrimmage. This season, we will monitor NFL defensive line play all season long, ranking the league's unit from No. 1 to No. 32.
2024 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 2
The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate.
Follow us on:
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Read Next
Where the 49ers landed in NFL.com's post-Super Bowl power rankings
Where the 49ers landed in NFL.com's post-Super Bowl power rankings
By David Bonilla
20 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL season hoping improved health will push them back into championship contention.
Injuries plagued nearly every position group last year, with cornerstone players such as Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, Brock Purdy, and George Kittle all...
Will the 49ers finally prioritize the offensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Will the 49ers finally prioritize the offensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft?
By David Bonilla
Feb 4
With each passing NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers fans are left asking the same question: Why hasn't the team invested more heavily in the offensive line?
The last time the 49ers used one of their first two draft picks on an offensive lineman was in 2021, when they selected...
Where the 49ers landed in ESPN's post-Super Bowl power rankings
Where the 49ers landed in ESPN's post-Super Bowl power rankings
By David Bonilla
Feb 8
The 2025 NFL season is officially complete after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi's Stadium. With Super Bowl LX in the books, attention has already shifted toward 2026—and ESPN wasted no time releasing its early NFL power rankings for next...
49ers hiring Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator
49ers hiring Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator
By David Bonilla
Feb 1
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers are set to hire Raheem Morris as their next defensive coordinator. Morris will replace Robert Saleh, who departed to become the head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
ESPN sources: The 49ers are set to hire former Falcons...
Latest
- 49ers insider: George Kittle aiming for Week 1 return after Achilles injury
- 49ers insider doesn't rule out potential Mac Jones trade
- Bad Bunny shares emotional 49ers Super Bowl wish after halftime show
- 49ers pass rush struggles: Is Cashius Howell the solution?
- Where the 49ers landed in NFL.com's post-Super Bowl power rankings
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • Feb 9
-
49ers Webzone • Feb 9
-
49ers Webzone • 21 hrs
-
Niners Wire • Feb 9
-
49ers Webzone • 18 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 20 hrs