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4 Intriguing edge-rushers the Arizona Cardinals can pursue in 2023

By Jim Koch

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 28: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 28: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 17: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Indianapolis Colts stands between plays in the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 17: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Indianapolis Colts stands between plays in the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

Yannick Ngakoue – Indianapolis Colts

We now move on to free agency, and Yannick Ngakoue could likely be the Cardinals’ top target. The 27-year-old has been moving around as of late, having played for the Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings over the past three campaigns.

The 6 foot 2, 246 pound Ngakoue, however, is still a force when it comes to putting pressure on the opposition’s signal-callers. This past season, the former Jacksonville Jaguars draft choice tallied 9.5 sacks and 16 quarterback hits in 15 starts for the Colts. In 2021, Ngakoue was credited with 10 sacks and 23 hits on the passer for the Raiders.

Ngakoue will almost certainly be pursued by several clubs when the signing period gets underway next month. The Arizona Cardinals may have to outbid the competition for his services, but the Washington, D.C. native could be well worth the investment.

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