T.J. Watt Again a Finalist for Defensive Player of Year

Kerby Joseph not among finalists for Defensive Player of the Year
Kerby Joseph led the NFL with nine interceptions this season. While that did get him the nod for First-Team All-Pro at safety, he was snubbed from the Pro Bowl roster in favor of Packers safety Xavier McKinney.
T.J. Watt named finalist for Defensive Player of the Year Award
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt was named a Defensive Player of the Year finalist. Watt, who was a longtime favorite to win the award but has now dropped in odds, had at least one vote go his way to earn his way onto the finalist panel.
Myles Garrett a finalist to defend his NFL Defensive Player of the Year title
Myles Garrett believes he was the best player in the NFL in 2024, and now he’s a finalist to defend his AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. The finalists for all of the AP awards were announced on Thursday,
Two Wisconsinites are among the finalists for the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year
Two Wisconsin natives are among the finalists for NFL defensive player of the year. Also, each NFL team remaining has a UW alumnus on the roster.
Eagles Star Revealed As Finalist For Defensive Player Of The Year Award
The Philadelphia Eagles had a fantastic regular season and that could lead to some hardware. Philadelphia is just a few days away from facing off against the Wa
Broncos CB Pat Surtain II named NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year by PFWA
Surtain, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was also honored as a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press for the second time in his career. On Monday, he was one of four Bronco players, including outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, punt returner Marvin Mims Jr. and right guard Quinn Meinerz, to be named to the PFWA’s All-NFL team.
Myles Garrett named a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year once again
After winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award a year ago, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is once again a finalist.
Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett Named AP Defensive Player of the Year Finalist
Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns' star defensive end, has been named a finalist for the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season.
T.J. Watt, Damar Hamlin named finalists for 2024 AP NFL Defense Player of the Year
The NFL announced today that Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is one of five finalists for the 2024 Associated Press NFL Defense Player of the Year.
Favorite Emerges for Defensive Player of the Year, and It’s Not T.J. Watt
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt was named as a finalist for the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the
Steelers defender named finalist for Defensive Player of the Year
On Thursday, the NFL announced finalists for all of the major end-of-the-year awards. The Pittsburgh Steelers were shut out of all the awards except for Defensive Player of the Year where outside linebacker T.
NFL Awards 2025: MVP, Offensive and Defensive POY, ROY, More Finalists Announced
The NFL announced Thursday the finalists for this season's individual awards including Most Valuable Player and Player of the Year on offense and defense.
Pro Football Writers pick former Alabama star as NFL Defensive Player of the Year
While Surtain is the first Alabama alumnus to win the PFWA’s NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award, former Crimson Tide ...
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Jared Verse wins PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year award
Jared Verse just turned in the best rookie season by a Rams defender since Aaron Donald in 2014 and he’s receiving ...
NBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year favorites include Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley
The Cavs have players vying for several key awards, including MVP, Sixth Man, Clutch, Defensive Player, Most Improved and ...