Top 10 Defensive Linemen in Free Agency none Mario Williams, DE (last team HOU, 27 years old) Missed the final 11 games last season with a torn pectoral muscle, which is an injury that is prone to recurrence (just ask D'Qwell Jackson). But if healthy, he's an outstanding, if not elite, all-around 4-3 end. Can be used as a pure pass-rusher in a 3-4 alignment as well. Paul Soliai, NT (MIA, 28) A big reason the Dolphin defense ranked in the top four in fewest yards allowed per rushing attempt each of the past two seasons. Tenacious clear through the whistle, and you rarely see him get moved. John Abraham, DE (ATL, 34) Yeah, yeah, he's old and has a history of bothersome injuries. Speed-rushers are the one defensive weapon that gives all offensive coordinators fits. If you have a chance to get a 10-sack guy, you take it - even if it means running the risk of paying for a wash-up later. Israel Idonije, DE/DT (CHI, 31) His 13 sacks over the last two seasons were not just a product of playing with Julius Peppers. Idonije is one of the best stunt-rushers in the league, and he can be effective from anywhere along a defensive front. An absolute monster against the run. Also blocks field goals the way China blocks Google. Jeremy Mincey, DE (JAX, 28) His eight sacks in "11 will be talked about, but more impressive was the authority he exerted as a run defender. Lanky one-gap attacker who is excellent when part of an energetic defensive line rotation. Good, quick movement skills have made him productive both inside and out. Cory Redding, DE/DT (BAL, 31) Tireless veteran who can excel as a 4-3 DT or 3-4 DE. Plays with consistent leverage, which is good because he doesn't have scintillating raw ability. Sione Pouha, NT (NYJ, 33) Age is a definite concern, but plenty of nose tackles have remained stout in their later years (Pat Williams, Sam Adams, Ted Washington, to name a few). Pouha has never quite been in the top nose tackle class, but he demands a double team on every play. Marcus Thomas, DT (DEN, 26) Included on the list simply because he is something of a dark horse breakout player. His history suggests it probably won't happen. But playing next to Broderick Bunkley last season, Thomas was a relatively consistent ground-holding clogger who also got penetration from time to time. A smart team will sign him for a cheap, short-term contract and hope he's motivated for a payday in 2013 or 2014. Andre Carter, DE, NE - 33 and coming off a torn quadriceps sustained late last season. Aubrayo Franklin, NT, NO - Surprisingly, there was no interest in him during free agency last season. His one-year stint in New Orleans was unspectacular. Antonio Garay, NT, SD - Has improved consistently over the course of his career. He's now ready to get paid. Problem is, he's now 32. Luis Castillo, DE, SD - Injury magnet. Albert Haynesworth, DT, TB - Sadly, has become a clown.