Who Holds The NFL Sack Record?

Do you know who holds the NFL sack record? If you’re a fan of the game, you might have a pretty good guess. But you might be surprised to learn that the record-holder isn’t who you think it is.

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the NFL sack record and the player who currently holds it. We’ll also discuss some of the other players who are close to breaking the record.

Michael Strahan

Michael Strahan, who played for the New York Giants, holds the NFL sack record. He set the record in 2001 with 22.5 sacks. Strahan was a defensive end and is considered one of the best to ever play the position.

22.5 sacks in 2001

Michael Strahan is a former American football defensive end who spent his entire 15-year career with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He holds the NFL record for most sacks in a season with 22.5, set in 2001.

18.5 sacks in 2003

In 2001, Michael Strahan set the NFL single-season sack record with 22.5 sacks. The record had been held by Mark Gastineau since 1984.

14.5 sacks in 2005

In 2005, Michael Strahan had one of the most impressive statistical seasons by a defensive player in NFL history. That year, playing for the New York Giants, Strahan set a then-NFL record with 22.5 sacks.

Jared Allen

Jared Allen is a defensive end who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He spent the first six years of his career with the Chiefs, before being traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 2010. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl five times and is a four-time All-Pro. In 2011, he was the NFL sack leader, and holds the NFL record for most sacks in a game.

22 sacks in 2007

In 2007, Allen had a career-high 22 sacks and was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year by the NFL Players Association. He also made the NFC Pro Bowl team for the first time in his career.

15.5 sacks in 2011

Jared Allen is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Idaho State, where he earned All-American honors in 2003.

In his NFL career, Allen has been selected to six Pro Bowls, and he has led the league in sacks twice. He holds the NFL record for most sacks in a single season, with 22.5 sacks in 2011. He also holds the Minnesota Vikings franchise record for most career sacks, with 134.5 sacks.

11.5 sacks in 2013

In 2013, Allen had 11.5 sacks, which was his lowest total since 2007. In 2014, he recorded 8.5 sacks, which was once again his lowest total since 2007. He was released by the Bears after the 2014 season.

DeMarcus Ware

DeMarcus Ware holds the record for the most sacks in a single season with 20. He is a linebacker for the Denver Broncos.

20 sacks in 2008

In 2008, DeMarcus Ware had 20 sacks, which is a career-high. He also had 14 forced fumbles that year, which is an NFL record. He was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2008.

19.5 sacks in 2009

In 2009, DeMarcus Ware had a breakout year, leading the NFL with 20 sacks and 70 total tackles. He also had an interception, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. It was one of the best statistical seasons by a defensive player in recent memory.

15 sacks in 2010

In 2010, DeMarcus Ware set the single-season franchise sack record with 15 sacks. He was named to the Pro Bowl and was named first-team All-Pro for the third time.

Jason Taylor

Jason Taylor, former Miami Dolphin, currently holds the NFL sack record with 139.5 sacks in his career. He is a surefire Hall of Famer and one of the most dominant defensive players of his generation. Let’s take a look at his career and how he became the sacks leader.

18.5 sacks in 2002

In 2002, Jason Taylor racked up 18.5 sacks for the Miami Dolphins, leading the NFL in sacks for the first time in his career. His sack total remains a franchise record, and is tied for 12th-most in a single season in NFL history.

13.5 sacks in 2006

In 2006, Jason Taylor had 13.5 sacks, leading the NFL. This is the most sacks in a season by any player in NFL history. Jason Taylor is a defensive end who played for the Miami Dolphins from 1997-2007 and again in 2009 and 2011. He also played for the Washington Redskins in 2008 and the New York Jets in 2010.

11 sacks in 2008

Jason Taylor had 11 sacks in 2008, but this was not enough to lead the league. In fact, it wasn’t even enough to put him in the top 10! The sack record is currently held by Michael Strahan, who had 22.5 sacks in 2001.

J.J. Watt

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is the current NFL sack leader. In just his fifth season, Watt has racked up 69.5 sacks, which is an impressive feat.

20.5 sacks in 2014

In 2014, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt had a career-high 20.5 sacks. This was the most sacks in a single season since sacks became an official stat in 1986. He also had 10 or more sacks in three other seasons: 2012, 2013, and 2015.

17.5 sacks in 2015

In 2015, JJ Watt had 17.5 sacks, 76 tackles, and 3 forced fumbles. He was a first-team All-Pro and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He is considered to be one of the best defensive players in the NFL.

16 sacks in 2016

In 2016, J.J. Watt had a total of 16 sacks. This was the most by any player in a season since 2011, when Watt had 20.5 sacks.