2012 in photos: Charles Johnson and Greg Hardy

Defensive end Charles Johnson, who finished with a career-high 12.5 sacks in 2012, exits the tunnel prior to kickoff against the Cowboys.

Defensive end Greg Hardy, who finished with a career-high 11 sacks in 2012, exits the tunnel prior to kickoff on Thursday Night Football against the Giants.

Hardy fights through a double team in the home opener versus New Orleans.

Johnson, a Georgia native, records one of his team record 3.5 sacks against Matt Ryan and the Falcons.

Johnson sacks Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and forces a fumble.

Johnson and Hardy celebrate a sack in Chicago.

Johnson and Hardy combine to drop Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III.

Griffin III's rough afternoon continues thanks to another sack by Johnson.

The defensive ends celebrate in Washington.

Johnson and Hardy converge on Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, forcing a fumble that Hardy recovered.

Hardy applies pressure on Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman.

Hardy drills Oakland quarterback Carson Palmer just as he is releasing the ball

Johnson wraps up Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers for one of his two sacks on the day.

Johnson and Hardy collapse the pocket in San Diego.

Hardy celebrates after sacking Rivers.

Johnson flexes after sacking New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in the season finale.