Most Sacks All-Time (since 1982)

When it comes to defending the quarterback, few plays are as impactful as the sack. It stops drives, causes fumbles, and can swing momentum. Over the decades, a handful of greats have cemented their legacies by routinely burying QBs.

Rank	Player	Sacks	Years Active
1	Bruce Smith	200
2	Reggie White	198
3	Kevin Greene	160
4	Julius Peppers	159.5
5	Chris Doleman	150.5
6	Michael Strahan	141.5
7	Jason Taylor	139.5
8	Terrell Suggs	139
9	DeMarcus Ware	138.5
10	John Randle	137.5
11	Richard Dent	137.5
12	Jared Allen	136
13	John Abraham	133
14	Leslie O’Neal	132.5
15	Lawrence Taylor	132.5
16	Rickey Jackson	128
17	Derrick Thomas	126.5
18	Dwight Freeney	125.5
19	Von Miller	123.5
20	Robert Mathis	123

Consistently beating offensive linemen requires a rare blend of athleticism, technique, and relentlessness. The players atop the sack ranks exemplify these qualities at the highest level.

It’s worth noting that sacks began being official calculated in 1982 while an unofficial list dates back to 1960 . Check the unofficial list dating back to 1960- HERE.

Most Sacks All-Time Among Active Players

While the retired legends cast long shadows, today’s stars continue adding to the record books with each jarring takedown.

Rank	Player	Sacks	Years Active
1	Von Miller	123.5
2	Cameron Jordan	117.5
3	Calais Campbell	105.5
4	Khalil Mack	101.5
5	T.J. Watt	96.5
6	Myles Garrett	88.5
7	Danielle Hunter	87.5
8	Cameron Heyward	80.5
9	Chris Jones	75.5
10	Brandon Graham	73.0
11	Joey Bosa	67.0
12	Matthew Judon	66.5
13	Preston Smith	66
14	DeForest Buckner	61
15	Za’Darius Smith	60
16	Trey Hendrickson	59.5
17	Shaquil Barrett	59
18	Denico Autry	59
19	DeMarcus Lawrence	58.5
20	Haason Reddick	58

At their peak, the active leaders are as disruptive as anyone before them. With seasons still remaining, they have an opportunity to climb even higher up the prestigious ranks.

Sacking the quarterback is an art form, one that leaves lasting impressions on games, seasons, and careers. Whether looking at the all-time greats or today’s tormentors, these sackmasters have etched their names in NFL lore.

Most Sacks All Time by NFL Team

Rank	Team	Sacks
1	Los Angles Rams	2,594
2	Pittsburgh Steelers	2,887
3	Philadelphia Eagles	2,868
4	Chicago Bears	2,859
5	New York Giants	2,740
6	San Francisco 49ers	2,732
7	Washington Commanders	2,678
8	Green Bay Packers	2,677
9	Detroit Lions	2,650
10	Dallas Cowboys	2,544
11	Arizona Cardinals	2,536
12	Indianapolis Colts	2,517
13	Las Vegas Raiders	2,471
14	Minnesota Vikings	2,398
15	Denver Broncos	2,393
16	New England Patriots	2,372
17	Los Angeles Chargers	2,342
18	Tennessee Titans	2,341
19	Cleveland Browns	2,335
20	Kansas City Chiefs	2,316
21	Buffalo Bills	2,253
22	New Orleans Saints	2,203
23	New York Jets	2,140
24	Miami Dolphins	2,061
25	Cincinnati Bengals	1,880