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NFL·ANALYSIS·September 30, 2026 09:36 AM ET

Greg Rousseau leads NFL with 6 sacks in Leonhard scheme

12 QB hits and 8 TFL also top league

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read
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Thriving in new defensive scheme with first-year DC Jim Leonhard. Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Greg Rousseau has 6.0 sacks, 3 strip sacks, 12 quarterback hits and 8 tackles for loss this season, all ranked first in the NFL. The production has come in a new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Jim Leonhard.

Why it matters: The early edge production gives the defense a disruptive anchor while the staff installs its system. His 2025 baseline was 46 tackles and 7 sacks in 16 games, putting the current pace well ahead of last season's output.

By the numbers: 6.0 sacks (1st), 3 strip sacks (1st), 12 QB hits (1st), 8 TFL (1st); 2025: 46 tackles, 7 sacks in 16 games.

What to watch: Watch whether the league-leading rates hold as protections adjust to Leonhard's fronts.

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