Current record is 200.0 sacks by Bruce Smith, Buffalo, 1985-1999; Washington, 2000-03 David ``Deacon`` Jones has the unofficial record, he kept all of his sacks written down in a book he kept and had a total of I think 226.5 sacks
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The active career leader in sacks going into week 3 of the 2011 season is Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins with 133 1/2.
Willie McGinest holds the record for most sacks in a playoff game, with 4 1/2. He accomplished this on January 7, 2006 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The linebacker with the most sacks in an NFL season is Justin Houston of the Kansas City Chiefs. He finished with 22.0 sacks in 2014.
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