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Cornerbacks Linebackers Abdul Carter Myles Garrett Defensive Ends Safeties Aidan Hutchinson Jalen Carter Micah Parsons Edge Rushers Travis Hunter Defensive Tackles Pass Rushers Interceptions Patrick Surtain II Maxx Crosby Dexter Lawrence Will Anderson Jr. Brian Burns Jacob Rodriguez T.J. Watt Injuries Performance Sacks Safety Tyrique Stevenson Defensive Linemen Fred Warner Trey Hendrickson Trevon Diggs Leo Chenal Christian Gonzalez Khalil Mack Nick Bosa Rueben Bain Jr. Jalen Ramsey Kenny Willekes Top Defensive Players Jalon Walker DJ Turner II D. J. Jones Rookies Elijah Williams Brayden Sweeney Matt Harmon Dallas Turner Theo Jackson Lavonte David Sauce Gardner William Whitlow Minkah Fitzpatrick Bobby Okereke T.J. Watt Statistics Ogbonnia Okoronkwo Mykel Williams Azeez Al-Shaair Brandin Echols Tyrone Jones Jacob Sykes Zack Baun Injury Impact Top 10 Rankings Defensive Backs Truman Jones Nick Emmanwori Moro Ojomo Joe Barry Keyon Martin Cameron Heyward BJ Payton Kenneth Grant Arden Walker Benny Eziuke James Houston Nahshon Wright Jaishawn Barham Jack Campbell Jarvis Brownlee Tim Keenan Cam Heyward T. J. Watt Key Performances Harold Perkins Jr. DeShon Elliott Ed Oliver Riq Woolen Brian Urlacher Jabrill Peppers Dre Greenlaw Tyree Wilson Bray Hubbard Derwin James Jonah Laulu Andrew Mukuba TJ Guy Coby Bryant Tomon Fox Alfred Collins Grady Jarrett Quinnen Williams

Cowboys’ Donovan Ezeiruaku Has Hip Labrum Surgery, Expected Back for Training Camp

Dallas’ 3-4 transition heightens the need to add pass-rush depth.

Bears' Nahshon Wright Seeks Return With Agent Meeting Looming as Cap Picture Complicates Future

Seahawks Cite Patriots O-Line ‘Tell’ in Super Bowl Game Plan as Vrabel Questions Specifics

Ravens Finalize Hire of Michigan DL Coach Lou Esposito

49ers Interview Raheem Morris, Joe Woods and Gus Bradley as Defensive Staff Shifts

Titans to Interview Texans DBs Coach Dino Vasso for Defensive Coordinator

Lavonte David Ties Bucs Tackles Record, Leaves 2026 Future Open After Week 18 Win

Jalen Carter Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week After Game-Saving Block

Drake Maye Overtakes Matthew Stafford as MVP Favorite Entering Week 18

Rivers Tracks Down Dee Winters After Game-Sealing Pick-Six in 49ers’ MNF Win

Pennsylvania Football Writers Finalize 2025 All-State Teams, Name Class Players of the Year

Michigan Sports Writers Unveil All-State Teams as Jacob Timmer, Rob Beaudrie Earn Top Honors

Rasul Douglas Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week After Standout vs. Jets

Debut National High School Title Game Pits St. Frances vs. Corner Canyon on ESPN2 Wednesday

Bears’ Nahshon Wright Wins NFC Defensive Player of the Month After Takeaway Surge

Micah Parsons Says He’s Playing for Respect as Myles Garrett Leads DPOY Chase

Giants Elevate Swayze Bozeman, Dalen Cambre and Sign Tomon Fox Ahead of MNF vs. Patriots

Simeon Rice Inducted Into Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor as Bucs Renew Hall of Fame Case

Ravens' Nate Wiggins Leaves Bengals Game With Foot Injury as Harbaugh Downplays Long-Term Concern

Micah Parsons Reaches 10 Sacks Again, Joins Reggie White in Rare Five-Season Streak