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Cornerbacks Linebackers Abdul Carter Myles Garrett Jalen Carter Edge Rushers Micah Parsons Aidan Hutchinson Defensive Ends Travis Hunter Safeties Pass Rushers Dexter Lawrence Defensive Tackles Brian Burns Maxx Crosby Interceptions Jacob Rodriguez Patrick Surtain II Trevon Diggs Nick Bosa Tyrique Stevenson Khalil Mack Defensive Linemen Christian Gonzalez T.J. Watt Jalen Ramsey Performance Sacks Leo Chenal Injuries Will Anderson Jr. Safety Trey Hendrickson Carl Lawson 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 Brandin Echols Tyrone Jones Jacob Sykes Zack Baun Injury Impact Top 10 Rankings Defensive Backs Truman Jones Moro Ojomo 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 Tyree Wilson Bray Hubbard Derwin James Jonah Laulu Andrew Mukuba TJ Guy Tomon Fox Fred Warner Alfred Collins Grady Jarrett Quinnen Williams Alexis Rubin Storm Miller Miles Killebrew Bradley Chubb Jaelan Phillips

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

He plans to weigh retirement with his family, with Tampa Bay’s playoff path hinging on Saints–Falcons.

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

Rams’ Emmanuel Forbes Posts First 7-Target, 0-Catch Game by a CB Since 2022

Bills LB Terrel Bernard Leaves Game With Apparent Arm Injury vs. Texans

Pro Football Hall of Fame Names Nine Seniors Semifinalists for 2026 Class

Jaguars Add Veteran Safety Juan Thornhill to Practice Squad After Steelers Release

Rodriguez Shines as No. 6 Texas Tech Routs UCF 48-9 to Reach 10-1

Cowboys Open Malik Hooker’s Return Window as Donovan Wilson Resumes Practice