One player each NFL team can't let hit free agency in 2021

One player each NFL team can’t let hit free agency in 2021

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a stop on third down during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 10: Defensive Lineman Dalvin Tomlinson #94 sacks Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets in the second half at MetLife Stadium on November 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.(Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images). /

New York Giants: DT Dalvin Tomlinson

The New York Giants’ defense has been nothing short of the disaster the past three seasons. But three-year defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson has stood out, at least in terms of his ability to shut down the run. A second-round pick from the University of Alabama in 2017, he’s started every game for the team since his arrival.

New York Jets: CB Brian Poole

After three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, defensive back Brian Poole joined the New York Jets and comes off a solid year. He made a career-best 10 starts, made 58 tackles, totaled one interception and five passes defensed. He proved to be a very good fit in coordinator Gregg Williams’ scheme and could be in for a banner 2020 campaign.

Philadelphia Eagles: OLB Nathan Gerry

Doug Pederson’s team has been somewhat of a revolving door at the linebacker positions since he took over the team in 2016. Meanwhile, 2017 fifth-round pick Nathan Gerry enters its fourth year with the club. He made a career-best 12 starts and finished third on the club with 72 tackles and added six stops on the kick coverage units.

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