pass-rusher

•Claim to fame: Thomas was arguably the NFL's most feared pass-rusher of the 1990s, when he tallied a league-high 116½ sacks and was named to the All-Decade Team.

Canton calling: Meet the 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class 2009

With Peppers not looking to stay, need a pass-rusher and some inside depth.

NFC team needs for 2009 NFL draft 2009

But a pass-rusher to complement Brian Orakpo or a quarterback likely are higher priorities for the Redskins, who have the No. 10 pick.

Santana Moss's contract voids today: so what are the Redskins' options? Mike Jones 2011

In Umenyiora, he faces a quick pass-rusher who gets around the edge in a blink.

Giants' Blind Side Has New Swagger Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011

Williams said Freeney is the best pass-rusher he's faced thus far.

Trent Williams faces murderers row of pass rushers Rick Maese 2010

INDIANAPOLIS -- When asked where a pass-rusher ranked among his team's list of areas to address this offseason, Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said, I think it ranks right at the top.

Von Miller could fill key need for Redskins -- if he's still available 2011

A person might be born with the impingement, the doctors said, or it might develop over time in someone who places an inordinate amount of pressure on his or her hips, such as a goaltender who repeatedly drops into a butterfly stance or an offensive lineman who must rock back into position to fend off an oncoming pass-rusher.

Saving Careers, One Hip at a Time Mike Sielski 2011

Koenning's plans call for a "bandit" that's a hybrid pass-rusher/coverage linebacker, but there aren't a lot of players who fulfill the qualifications.

Illinois - Team Notes 2010

Over his nine-year career, Umenyiora has proven the most effective pass-rusher, according to the stat-tracking organization Pro Football Focus.

Tuck Back Just in Time To Feast on Dolphins Mike Sielski 2011

And minus the one bit of now-ubiquitous Osi Umenyiora drama—the pass-rusher had surgery Friday—the week has been a solid one, with an obvious uptick in urgency and fire at practice.

Coughlin Says It's Time For Giants to Step Up Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011