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Most sacks in an NFL linebacker's career

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Kevin Greene leads with 160 sacks in his career, first of 2,240 linebackers. Von Miller is 2nd, with 139.5 sacks in his career. 21.5 more sacks breaks Kevin Greene's record. Cameron Jordan (8th) is still playing too.

Most sacks in an NFL linebacker's career
#Player and seasonsValue
Kevin Greene1985 – 1999160
Von Miller2011 – 2026139.5
DeMarcus Ware2005 – 2016139
Terrell Suggs2003 – 2019138
Jason Taylor1997 – 2011137.5
John Abraham2000 – 2013134
Lawrence Taylor1981 – 1993132.5
Cameron Jordan2011 – 2026132
Rickey Jackson1981 – 1995128
Derrick Thomas1989 – 1999126.5
T.J. Watt2017 – 2026122.5
Robert Mathis2003 – 2016122
Khalil Mack2014 – 2026116
Justin Houston2011 – 2023112
Pat Swilling1986 – 1998107.5
Cameron Wake2009 – 2019101
Andre Tippett1982 – 1993100
Simon Fletcher1985 – 199597.5
Joey Porter1999 – 201197.5
Clay Matthews2009 – 201990.5
Trent Cole2005 – 201690
Ken Harvey1988 – 199889
Tamba Hali2006 – 201789
Willie McGinest1994 – 200885
James Harrison2004 – 201784