Derek Wolfe

Derek Wolfe

34-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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RANKS
$Released by the Ravens in June of 2022.
Announces retirement
DEFree Agent
July 29, 2022
Wolfe announced his retirement Friday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
Wolfe underwent a second hip surgery in mid-June and was subsequently released by the Ravens with an injury settlement. The 2012 second-round pick was drafted by the Broncos and spent the majority of his career in Denver before signing with Baltimore in 2020. Across nine seasons, Wolfe totaled 350 tackles, 34 sacks, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one defensive touchdown.
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Measurables Review
How do Derek Wolfe's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
285 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.93 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.44 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.26 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.5 in
 
Broad Jump
108 in
 
Bench Press
33 reps
 
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The pass rushing stats may not have been there, but Wolfe had a strong first season in Baltimore and he'll be counted on to hold down one of the team's defensive end spots again in 2021. He stayed mostly healthy last year, which had been a challenge late in his Denver career, as Wolfe played 14 games and 621 defensive snaps. Wolfe turned that role into just one sack, but he also generated 51 total tackles. With Baltimore deploying the same defense this season, his role and production should look roughly the same as it did in 2020.
Wolfe inked a one-year deal with the Ravens after recording a career-high 7.0 sacks. However, he ended the season on IR after suffering an elbow injury in Week 13. He has an immediate path to significant playing time after the Ravens jettisoned Chris Wormley to the Steelers during the offseason. If healthy, Wolfe should be able to pick up all the snaps he can handle as it's unlikely that rookie Justin Madubuike will push him for significant playing time.
The 1.5 sacks Wolfe tallied in 2018 tied a career low for a season, but he found other ways to contribute with a career-high six passes defended and his first career interception. Wolfe, along with linemate Adam Gotsis, is working for a new contract this season. Wolfe, one of the leaders of the team, is over two years older, but may be the safer bet despite likely competition for pass rushes from up-and-comers Dre'Mont Jones and DeMarcus Walker.
Wolfe's 2017 season ended with a stint on injured reserve after aggravating a neck injury that has bothered him for several seasons. He finally went under the knife this offseason and is looking to rebound in 2018. The team showed some faith in his recovery by not selecting a defensive lineman in the draft and limiting free-agency expenditures to Clinton McDonald, a potential pass-rush specialist inside. Wolfe makes his money stuffing the run but has notched at least four sacks in four of his six seasons in the league. Look for an improved edge rush with first-rounder Bradley Chubb and move inside by 2016 second-rounder DeMarcus Walker to help free up Wolfe for improved pass-rushing penetration in 2018.
Seldom much of a pass-rusher out on the edge in former defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio's schemes early on in his career, Wolfe enjoyed a renaissance under position coach Bill Kollar after shading inside in Wade Phillips' odd-front. The result was 5.5 sacks in 2015, 0.5 off his career high, and another 2.5 sacks in the playoffs. He followed up with another 5.5 sacks in 2016 despite being the Broncos' primary threat on the defensive interior, with former running mate Malik Jackson having left for Jacksonville. Wolfe should be more difficult for offensive lines to key on in 2017 under new defensive coordinator Joe Woods, who will reportedly keep much of Phillips' defense intact. The Broncos have invested their last two second-round picks on interior linemen to play opposite Wolfe. Adam Gotsis, the team's 2016 selection, has drawn the nickname "Baby Wolfe" given his similarly nasty playing style and should be a force on early downs after shaking off the rust of a torn ACL much of last year. DeMarcus Walker, the team's 2017 pick, figures to contribute early as a pass-rusher after picking up 16 sacks at Florida State last year. New noseguard Domata Peko is not known for his pass rushing, but sacked the quarterback five times as recently as 2015 and, combined with new blood on the line, should give Wolfe more one-on-one opportunities.
Wolfe was asked to occupy blockers as a strongside end in Jack Del Rio's 4-3 during his first three seasons in the league, but flourished as a one-gap end under Wade Phillips in 2015, recording 5.5 sacks - tied for third on the team - during the regular season and another 2.5 in the playoffs. Locked up in a four-year contract, Wolfe will be the Broncos' most lethal interior rusher with Malik Jackson now in Jacksonville.
Wolfe suffered from seizure-like symptoms in January last season, forcing the team to place him on injured reserve during the playoffs. He's back to full health again and he'll likely spend training camp trying to fight off Malik Jackson for a starting job on the defensive line opposite DeMarcus Ware. Wolfe had four sacks in 11 games last year, but three of them came in his final four games. If Ware and Von Miller become the focus for opposing offenses, Wolfe could find some extra space to get to the quarterback this season.
After recording six sacks in his rookie season, Wolfe should start at defensive opposite Robert Ayers in 2013.
Wolfe is a major boom-or-bust player, but his upside is undeniably high on paper for 2012. He will likely start from Week 1 after the Broncos spent the 36th overall selection on him in the 2012 draft, and he just doesn't have much competition for snaps in Denver. Wolfe is a big, strong tackle who plays with good leverage and good side-to-side range. He totaled 70 tackles (37 solo), 9.5 sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss in just 13 games for Cincinnati last year.
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Reaches settlement
DEFree Agent
Hip - Labrum
June 14, 2022
Wolfe (hip) was released by the Ravens with an injury settlement Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
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Undergoes second hip surgery
DEBaltimore Ravens
Hip - Labrum
June 13, 2022
Wolfe underwent a second hip surgery Monday, per Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun.
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Undergoes surgery
DEBaltimore Ravens
Hip - Labrum
January 31, 2022
Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Wolfe had hip labrum surgery after missing the entire 2021 campaign, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
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Staying on IR for season
DEBaltimore Ravens
Back
November 16, 2021
Wolfe (back/hip) will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the 2021 season, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
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Likely remaining on IR
DEBaltimore Ravens
Back
November 15, 2021
Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Wolfe (back/hip) is likely to miss the rest of the season, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
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