With the NFL spotlight on quarterbacks, teams pay a premium price for defensive players who can sack them.
In terms of guaranteed money, only quarterbacks and pass-rushers rank within the league's top 14 earners, per Spotrac. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Cleveland Browns have opened negotiations on a massive extension for edge-rusher Myles Garrett.
One aggressive defender near the pocket can force signal-callers to change their protections at the line of scrimmage. Two viable threats can wreak a game plan.
We'll rank the top seven pass-rushing duos, which may include two edge-rushers or an outside linebacker/defensive end and a defensive tackle.