Most career sacks (NFL)
The current most career sacks (nfl) record is 200 sacks, held by Bruce Smith, set on December 21, 2003. Last checked October 14, 2026.
200
sacks
Bruce Smith
- Holder
- Bruce Smith
- Record
- 200 sacks
- Exact figure
- 200 sacks (official since 1982)
- Date set
- December 21, 2003
- Recognized by
- National Football League
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Pro-Football-Reference Read the source
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Read the source
- guinnessworldrecords.com Most sacks made in an nfl career
- commanders.com Smith earns induction into hall of fame
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