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NFL Defensive Player Of The Year Odds, Winners & Betting Tips
For defensive players in the NFL, their top award is the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. While the NFL MVP award is the sport’s most prestigious individual award and attracts the most attention, it’s completely dominated by offensive players (especially quarterbacks).
2025 NFL free agency best fits: Landing spots for top 10 best available defensive players
Several free-agent defenders can make immediate impacts in 2025. Edge rushers and defensive backs are expected to be in high demand as the legal tampering period starts on March 10, and the new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 12.
Broncos' Pat Surtain II named NFL's Defensive Player of the Year
Patrick Surtain II and Randy Gradishar are the only Broncos to have captured the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award.
Myles Garrett finished third in NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting
Garrett finished in third place in NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting this season. Garrett did, however, once again finish with more first-place votes than Pittsburgh Steelers’ pass rusher T.J. Watt. Overall, Garrett finished with a total of 162 votes: five first-place votes, 11 second-place votes, and 12 third-place votes among them.
2025 NFL free agency: 10 big-name players who could be cap casualties
The cap is on the rise in the NFL, but not every player will stand to benefit from it. Here are the 10 most notable players who could be moved this offseason to clear cap space.
2025 NFL free agent RB best fits: Top landing spots for the best available running backs
Will a free-agent running back make a similar impact in 2025? NFL free agency begins in March. Running backs Aaron Jones, Nick Chubb, J.K. Dobbins and Najee Harris are some of the top free-agent running backs available.
Aidan Hutchinson favored to win both comeback player and defensive player of the year
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was the betting favorite to win the NFL's defensive player of the year award before his ...
How they voted: Patrick Surtain II wins AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II won the AP NFL defensive player of the year award with 26 first-place votes.
2025 NFL free agency: Ranking top 25 defensive players; three from Super Bowl champion Eagles headline list
Three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs were absolutely stifled by the Philadelphia Eagles ...
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Who won NFL Defensive Player of the Year? Pat Surtain's stats, voting results
A first-time winner took home the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award at each of the last three NFL Honors ceremonies. A trio of finalists for the award were looking to make it four in ...
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List of NFL's Defensive Player of the Year Award winners
Q. Which player has won the most NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards? - + A. As of January 2025, three players are tied for the most NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards. Aaron Donald ...
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2025-26 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award Odds: T.J. Watt Headlines Next Season's Favorites
Although Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt led the NFL Defensive Player of the Year race for much of the season, Patrick Surtain II dominated down the stretch for the Denver Broncos ...
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Two Wisconsinites are among the finalists for the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year
Two Wisconsinites were among the five finalists for the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award, announced Thursday.
Chicago Bears' defensive star cracks Pro Football Focus' Top 101 Players of 2024
The Chicago Bears didn't have the season they anticipated in 2024, but one defensive star maintained his dominant level of ...