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.
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 Year Award on Thursday, but the oddsmakers do not expect him to win it.
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
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 finalist for 2024 Defensive Player of the Year
Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt is named one of five finalists for AP Defensive Player of the Year, an award he previously won in 2021.
Steelers OLB T.J. Watt named finalist for 2024 AP Defensive Player of the Year
Pittsburgh Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt is officially back in the mix for some extra hardware to close out the season, announced as a finalist for 2024 AP Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday.
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.
Myles Garrett a finalist to defend his NFL Defensive Player of the Year title
BEREA, Ohio -- 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.
Eagles' Saquon Barkley is a finalist for MVP; linebacker Zack Baun up for Defensive Player of the Year
Along with Barkley and Baun, the Eagles had Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean named finalists for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is up for Assistant Coach of the Year.
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Jared Verse wins PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year award
After already being named a Pro Bowler, Verse has now been voted the PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year. The award is voted on ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...