NFL Fumbles Forced Career Leaders (since 1978)
All-Time Fumbles Forced Leaders
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Leaders
| Rank | Player | FF | Years | Tm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Mathis | 52 | 2003-2016 | clt |
| 2 | Julius Peppers+ | 51 | 2002-2018 | 3TM |
| 3 | John Abraham | 48 | 2000-2014 | 3TM |
| Chris Doleman+ | 48 | 1985-1999 | 3TM | |
| Jason Taylor+ | 48 | 1997-2011 | 3TM | |
| 6 | Dwight Freeney+ | 47 | 2002-2017 | 6TM |
| 7 | Bruce Smith+ | 45 | 1985-2003 | 2TM |
| 8 | Rickey Jackson+ | 44 | 1981-1995 | 2TM |
| Derrick Thomas+ | 44 | 1989-1999 | kan | |
| Charles Tillman | 44 | 2003-2015 | 2TM | |
| 11 | Lawrence Taylor+ | 41 | 1981-1993 | nyg |
| 12 | Brian Dawkins+ | 39 | 1996-2011 | 2TM |
| Terrell Suggs | 39 | 2003-2019 | 3TM | |
| Pat Swilling | 39 | 1986-1998 | 3TM | |
| 15 | Greg Lloyd | 38 | 1988-1998 | 2TM |
| 16 | Richard Dent+ | 37 | 1983-1997 | 4TM |
| Simeon Rice | 37 | 1996-2007 | 4TM | |
| 18 | Khalil Mack | 36 | 2014-2025 | 3TM |
| T.J. Watt | 36 | 2017-2025 | pit | |
| 20 | Osi Umenyiora | 35 | 2003-2014 | 2TM |
| DeMarcus Ware+ | 35 | 2005-2016 | 2TM | |
| 22 | James Harrison | 34 | 2002-2017 | 3TM |
| Chandler Jones | 34 | 2012-2022 | 3TM | |
| Neil Smith | 34 | 1988-2000 | 3TM | |
| Charles Woodson+ | 34 | 1998-2015 | 2TM | |
| 26 | Lavonte David | 33 | 2012-2025 | tam |
| Leonard Little | 33 | 1998-2009 | ram | |
| Reggie White+ | 33 | 1985-2000 | 3TM | |
| 29 | Mike Douglass | 32 | 1978-1986 | 2TM |
| Tamba Hali | 32 | 2006-2017 | kan | |
| Robert Quinn | 32 | 2011-2022 | 5TM | |
| 32 | Jared Allen+ | 31 | 2004-2015 | 4TM |
| 33 | Jacob Green | 30 | 1980-1992 | 2TM |
| Greg Townsend | 30 | 1983-1997 | 2TM | |
| 35 | Cliff Avril | 29 | 2008-2017 | 2TM |
| Tony Brackens | 29 | 1996-2003 | jax | |
| Seth Joyner | 29 | 1986-1998 | 4TM | |
| 38 | Trace Armstrong | 28 | 1989-2003 | 3TM |
| Cornelius Bennett | 28 | 1987-2000 | 3TM | |
| Mo Lewis | 28 | 1991-2003 | nyj | |
| John Randle+ | 28 | 1990-2003 | 2TM | |
| 42 | Kevin Greene+ | 27 | 1985-1999 | 4TM |
| Jevon Kearse | 27 | 1999-2009 | 2TM | |
| Von Miller | 27 | 2011-2025 | 4TM | |
| Leslie O'Neal | 27 | 1986-1999 | 3TM | |
| J.J. Watt | 27 | 2011-2022 | 2TM | |
| 47 | Nesby Glasgow | 26 | 1979-1992 | 2TM |
| Ryan Kerrigan | 26 | 2011-2021 | 2TM | |
| Joey Porter | 26 | 1999-2011 | 3TM | |
| 50 | Derrick Brooks+ | 25 | 1995-2008 | tam |
| Simon Fletcher | 25 | 1985-1995 | den | |
| Charles Haley+ | 25 | 1986-1999 | 2TM | |
| Ken Harvey | 25 | 1988-1998 | 2TM | |
| Robert Porcher | 25 | 1992-2003 | det | |
| Clyde Simmons | 25 | 1986-2000 | 5TM | |
| 56 | Aaron Donald | 24 | 2014-2023 | ram |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | 24 | 2014-2025 | 2TM | |
| Clay Matthews | 24 | 1978-1996 | 2TM | |
| Sam Mills+ | 24 | 1986-1997 | 2TM | |
| Michael Sinclair | 24 | 1992-2002 | 2TM | |
| 61 | Nate Clements | 23 | 2001-2012 | 3TM |
| Elvis Dumervil | 23 | 2006-2017 | 3TM | |
| Greg Ellis | 23 | 1998-2009 | 2TM | |
| Myles Garrett | 23 | 2017-2025 | cle | |
| Brandon Graham | 23 | 2010-2025 | phi | |
| Derrick Johnson | 23 | 2005-2018 | 2TM | |
| Hardy Nickerson | 23 | 1987-2002 | 4TM | |
| Michael Strahan+ | 23 | 1993-2007 | nyg | |
| 69 | Shaquil Barrett | 22 | 2015-2024 | 2TM |
| Joey Bosa | 22 | 2016-2025 | 2TM | |
| Carlos Dunlap | 22 | 2010-2022 | 3TM | |
| Wilber Marshall | 22 | 1984-1995 | 5TM | |
| Shaun Phillips | 22 | 2004-2014 | 4TM | |
| Justin Tuck | 22 | 2005-2015 | 2TM | |
| Cameron Wake | 22 | 2009-2019 | 2TM | |
| Randy White+ | 22 | 1975-1988 | dal | |
| 77 | Micheal Barrow | 21 | 1993-2005 | 4TM |
| Harry Carson+ | 21 | 1976-1988 | nyg | |
| Trent Cole | 21 | 2005-2016 | 2TM | |
| Lance Johnstone | 21 | 1996-2006 | 2TM | |
| Mike Johnson | 21 | 1986-1995 | 2TM | |
| Yannick Ngakoue | 21 | 2016-2024 | 7TM | |
| Calvin Pace | 21 | 2003-2015 | 2TM | |
| Julian Peterson | 21 | 2000-2010 | 3TM | |
| Jason Pierre-Paul | 21 | 2010-2025 | 5TM | |
| Chuck Smith | 21 | 1992-2000 | 2TM | |
| 87 | Al Baker | 20 | 1978-1990 | 4TM |
| Dre' Bly | 20 | 1999-2009 | 4TM | |
| Kevin Carter | 20 | 1995-2008 | 4TM | |
| Bryan Cox | 20 | 1991-2002 | 5TM | |
| London Fletcher | 20 | 1998-2013 | 3TM | |
| William Fuller | 20 | 1986-1998 | 3TM | |
| Malcolm Jenkins | 20 | 2009-2021 | 2TM | |
| Patrick Kerney | 20 | 1999-2009 | 2TM | |
| Ronnie Lott+ | 20 | 1981-1994 | 3TM | |
| Lonnie Marts | 20 | 1991-2000 | 4TM | |
| Karl Mecklenburg | 20 | 1983-1994 | den | |
| Josh Norman | 20 | 2012-2023 | 4TM | |
| Warren Sapp+ | 20 | 1995-2007 | 2TM | |
| Aaron Schobel | 20 | 2001-2009 | buf | |
| Dennis Smith | 20 | 1981-1994 | den | |
| Will Smith | 20 | 2004-2012 | nor | |
| Art Still | 20 | 1978-1989 | 2TM | |
| Andre Tippett+ | 20 | 1982-1993 | nwe | |
| Kyle Vanden Bosch | 20 | 2001-2012 | 3TM | |
| Mike Vrabel | 20 | 1997-2010 | 3TM | |
| 107 | Lance Briggs | 19 | 2003-2014 | chi |
| Chad Brown | 19 | 1993-2007 | 3TM | |
| Tedy Bruschi | 19 | 1996-2008 | nwe | |
| Ray Childress | 19 | 1985-1996 | 2TM | |
| Marco Coleman | 19 | 1992-2005 | 6TM | |
| Jamie Collins | 19 | 2013-2022 | 3TM | |
| Cris Dishman | 19 | 1988-2000 | 4TM | |
| James Farrior | 19 | 1997-2011 | 2TM | |
| Jason Gildon | 19 | 1994-2004 | 2TM | |
| Randall Godfrey | 19 | 1996-2007 | 5TM | |
| Justin Houston | 19 | 2011-2023 | 5TM | |
| Jerry Hughes | 19 | 2010-2024 | 3TM | |
| Charles Johnson | 19 | 2007-2017 | car | |
| Ray Lewis+ | 19 | 1996-2012 | rav | |
| Freddie Joe Nunn | 19 | 1985-1996 | 2TM | |
| Jerry Robinson | 19 | 1979-1991 | 2TM | |
| Bill Romanowski | 19 | 1988-2003 | 4TM | |
| Darryl Talley | 19 | 1983-1996 | 3TM | |
| Broderick Thomas | 19 | 1989-1997 | 4TM | |
| Henry Thomas | 19 | 1987-2000 | 3TM | |
| Andre Waters | 19 | 1984-1995 | 2TM | |
| 128 | Roy Barker | 18 | 1992-2000 | 4TM |
| Bob Brudzinski | 18 | 1977-1989 | 2TM | |
| Calais Campbell | 18 | 2008-2025 | 5TM | |
| Andre Carter | 18 | 2001-2013 | 4TM | |
| Chris Clemons | 18 | 2004-2015 | 5TM | |
| Robin Cole | 18 | 1977-1988 | 2TM | |
| Karlos Dansby | 18 | 2004-2017 | 4TM | |
| Thomas Davis | 18 | 2005-2020 | 3TM | |
| Reggie Doss | 18 | 1978-1987 | ram | |
| Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila | 18 | 2000-2008 | gnb | |
| Rodney Harrison | 18 | 1994-2008 | 2TM | |
| Walt Harris | 18 | 1996-2008 | 4TM | |
| Wes Hopkins | 18 | 1983-1993 | phi | |
| Darren Howard | 18 | 2000-2009 | 2TM | |
| Sean Jones | 18 | 1984-1996 | 3TM | |
| Levon Kirkland | 18 | 1992-2002 | 3TM | |
| Lamar Lathon | 18 | 1990-1998 | 2TM | |
| John Lynch+ | 18 | 1993-2007 | 2TM | |
| Quintin Mikell | 18 | 2003-2013 | 3TM | |
| Michael Dean Perry | 18 | 1988-1997 | 3TM | |
| Haason Reddick | 18 | 2017-2025 | 5TM | |
| Lee Roy Selmon+ | 18 | 1976-1984 | tam | |
| Rod Woodson+ | 18 | 1987-2003 | 4TM | |
| 151 | Lyle Alzado | 17 | 1971-1985 | 3TM |
| Tony Bennett | 17 | 1990-1997 | 2TM | |
| Greg Brown | 17 | 1981-1988 | 2TM | |
| Joey Browner | 17 | 1983-1992 | 2TM | |
| Mark Carrier | 17 | 1990-2000 | 3TM | |
| Rosevelt Colvin | 17 | 1999-2008 | 2TM | |
| Donnie Edwards | 17 | 1996-2008 | 2TM | |
| James Hall | 17 | 2000-2011 | 2TM | |
| Marlon Humphrey | 17 | 2017-2025 | rav | |
| Jim Jeffcoat | 17 | 1983-1997 | 2TM | |
| Ezra Johnson | 17 | 1977-1991 | 3TM | |
| Cameron Jordan | 17 | 2011-2025 | nor | |
| Shaquille Leonard | 17 | 2018-2023 | 2TM | |
| Woodrow Lowe | 17 | 1976-1986 | sdg | |
| Clay Matthews | 17 | 2009-2019 | 2TM | |
| Adewale Ogunleye | 17 | 2001-2010 | 3TM | |
| Chike Okeafor | 17 | 1999-2009 | 3TM | |
| Justin Smith | 17 | 2001-2014 | 2TM | |
| Zach Thomas+ | 17 | 1996-2008 | 2TM | |
| Tony Tolbert | 17 | 1989-1997 | dal | |
| Fred Warner | 17 | 2018-2025 | sfo | |
| Reggie Williams | 17 | 1976-1989 | cin | |
| Darren Woodson | 17 | 1992-2003 | dal | |
| 174 | Jessie Armstead | 16 | 1993-2003 | 2TM |
| O.J. Atogwe | 16 | 2005-2011 | 2TM | |
| Carl Banks | 16 | 1984-1995 | 3TM | |
| Ronde Barber+ | 16 | 1997-2012 | tam | |
| Vonn Bell | 16 | 2016-2024 | 3TM | |
| Bertrand Berry | 16 | 1997-2009 | 3TM | |
| Ross Browner | 16 | 1978-1987 | 2TM | |
| Jadeveon Clowney | 16 | 2014-2025 | 7TM | |
| Fletcher Cox | 16 | 2012-2023 | phi | |
| Mark Gastineau | 16 | 1979-1988 | nyj | |
| La'Roi Glover | 16 | 1996-2008 | 4TM | |
| Charles Grant | 16 | 2002-2009 | nor | |
| Clark Haggans | 16 | 2000-2012 | 3TM | |
| Corey Harris | 16 | 1992-2003 | 6TM | |
| Bruce Irvin | 16 | 2012-2023 | 7TM | |
| Linden King | 16 | 1978-1989 | 2TM | |
| Carnell Lake | 16 | 1989-2001 | 3TM | |
| Kenard Lang | 16 | 1997-2006 | 3TM | |
| Chris Martin | 16 | 1983-1994 | 4TM | |
| Willie McGinest | 16 | 1994-2008 | 2TM | |
| Mike Merriweather | 16 | 1982-1993 | 4TM | |
| Steve Nelson | 16 | 1974-1987 | nwe | |
| Roman Phifer | 16 | 1991-2005 | 4TM | |
| Rufus Porter | 16 | 1988-1997 | 3TM | |
| Mike Rucker | 16 | 1999-2007 | car | |
| Chris Slade | 16 | 1993-2001 | 2TM | |
| Jessie Tuggle | 16 | 1987-2000 | atl | |
| Marcus Washington | 16 | 2000-2008 | 2TM | |
| Joel Williams | 16 | 1979-1989 | 2TM | |
| Mario Williams | 16 | 2006-2016 | 3TM | |
| Patrick Willis+ | 16 | 2007-2014 | sfo | |
| 205 | Blaine Bishop | 15 | 1993-2002 | 2TM |
| Matt Blair | 15 | 1974-1985 | min | |
| Chad Bratzke | 15 | 1994-2003 | 2TM | |
| Alex Brown | 15 | 2002-2010 | 2TM | |
| Keith Bulluck | 15 | 2000-2010 | 2TM | |
| Bradley Chubb | 15 | 2018-2025 | 2TM | |
| Ray Crockett | 15 | 1989-2002 | 3TM | |
| Mike Croel | 15 | 1991-1998 | 4TM | |
| Phillip Daniels | 15 | 1996-2010 | 3TM | |
| Eric Davis | 15 | 1990-2002 | 4TM | |
| Hugh Douglas | 15 | 1995-2004 | 3TM | |
| Dante Fowler | 15 | 2016-2025 | 5TM | |
| Jumpy Geathers | 15 | 1984-1996 | 4TM | |
| Cedric Griffin | 15 | 2006-2012 | 2TM | |
| Carl Hairston | 15 | 1976-1990 | 3TM | |
| Roman Harper | 15 | 2006-2016 | 2TM | |
| Tim Harris | 15 | 1986-1995 | 3TM | |
| Trey Hendrickson | 15 | 2017-2025 | 2TM | |
| Danielle Hunter | 15 | 2015-2025 | 2TM | |
| Melvin Ingram | 15 | 2012-2023 | 4TM | |
| Roland James | 15 | 1980-1990 | nwe | |
| E.J. Junior | 15 | 1981-1993 | 4TM | |
| Chris Long | 15 | 2008-2018 | 3TM | |
| Howie Long+ | 15 | 1981-1993 | rai | |
| Leonard Marshall | 15 | 1983-1994 | 3TM | |
| Harvey Martin | 15 | 1973-1983 | dal | |
| Ed McDaniel | 15 | 1992-2001 | min | |
| Johnny Meads | 15 | 1984-1992 | 2TM | |
| Kevin Murphy | 15 | 1986-1993 | 3TM | |
| Marvcus Patton | 15 | 1990-2002 | 3TM | |
| Bryce Paup | 15 | 1990-2000 | 4TM | |
| Mike Singletary+ | 15 | 1981-1992 | chi | |
| Chris Spielman | 15 | 1988-1997 | 2TM | |
| Takeo Spikes | 15 | 1998-2012 | 5TM | |
| Montez Sweat | 15 | 2019-2025 | 2TM | |
| Adalius Thomas | 15 | 2000-2009 | 2TM | |
| Keena Turner | 15 | 1980-1990 | sfo | |
| Fredd Young | 15 | 1984-1990 | 2TM | |
| 243 | Mario Addison | 14 | 2011-2022 | 6TM |
| Jason Babin | 14 | 2004-2015 | 9TM | |
| Doug Betters | 14 | 1978-1987 | mia | |
| Duane Bickett | 14 | 1985-1996 | 3TM | |
| Jeff Bryant | 14 | 1982-1993 | sea | |
| Keith Butler | 14 | 1978-1987 | sea | |
| Frank Clark | 14 | 2015-2023 | 3TM | |
| Duane Clemons | 14 | 1996-2005 | 3TM | |
| Mike Cofer | 14 | 1983-1992 | det | |
| Fred Dean+ | 14 | 1975-1985 | 2TM | |
| John Engelberger | 14 | 2000-2008 | 2TM | |
| Mark Fields | 14 | 1995-2004 | 3TM | |
| James Francis | 14 | 1990-1999 | 2TM | |
| Robert Griffith | 14 | 1994-2006 | 3TM | |
| Mike Hartenstine | 14 | 1975-1987 | 2TM | |
| Greg Jackson | 14 | 1989-2000 | 4TM | |
| Joe Johnson | 14 | 1994-2003 | 2TM | |
| Pepper Johnson | 14 | 1986-1998 | 4TM | |
| Too Tall Jones | 14 | 1974-1989 | dal | |
| Wayne Martin | 14 | 1989-1999 | nor | |
| Chester McGlockton | 14 | 1992-2003 | 4TM | |
| Vince Newsome | 14 | 1983-1992 | 2TM | |
| Cliff Odom | 14 | 1980-1993 | 3TM | |
| Neal Olkewicz | 14 | 1979-1989 | was | |
| William Perry | 14 | 1985-1994 | 2TM | |
| Mike Pitts | 14 | 1983-1994 | 3TM | |
| Troy Polamalu+ | 14 | 2003-2014 | pit | |
| Eugene Robinson | 14 | 1985-2000 | 4TM | |
| Logan Ryan | 14 | 2013-2023 | 5TM | |
| Junior Seau+ | 14 | 1990-2009 | 3TM | |
| Jamie Sharper | 14 | 1997-2005 | 3TM | |
| Jabaal Sheard | 14 | 2011-2021 | 6TM | |
| Brian Simmons | 14 | 1998-2007 | 2TM | |
| Anthony Smith | 14 | 1991-1997 | rai | |
| Kyle Van Noy | 14 | 2014-2025 | 5TM | |
| Marcellus Wiley | 14 | 1997-2006 | 4TM | |
| Alfred Williams | 14 | 1991-1999 | 3TM | |
| D.J. Williams | 14 | 2004-2014 | 2TM | |
| Adrian Wilson | 14 | 2001-2012 | crd | |
| Antoine Winfield | 14 | 1999-2012 | 2TM |
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