12 hours ago · Garrett rewrote NFL history for sacks, which became an official statistic in 1982, this season. He became the first player to post at least 14 sacks in four consecutive seasons when he sacked Miami Dolphins QB Tyler Huntley in Week 17, which came after he had joined Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor as the only players to post at least 12 sacks in five consecutive seasons the week before.

Several organizations give out NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards. The Associated Press (AP) has been giving the award since 1972; Pro Football Writers of America / Pro Football Weekly since 1970; and Sporting News has announced winners since 2008.

Jan 23, 2025 · NFL awards finalists revealed: Here are all the nominees for MVP, DPOY and more The AP announced five finalists for its eight awards that will be handed out at NFL Honors on Feb. 6.

Jan 23, 2025 · The winners will be announced at the 14th annual NFL Honors ceremony on Feb. 6, which will air live at 9 p.m. ET on FOX and NFL Network and stream on NFL+. AP Most Valuable Player

Check out the list of all AP Defensive Player of the Year winners and find out who won the AP Defensive Player of the Year in which year.

Jan 8, 2025 · For the second consecutive year, Myles Garrett has cemented his status as the league’s premier defensive force, earning PFF’s Defensive Player of the Year honors. Garrett’s relentless dominance on the edge defined the 2024 season, with his 92.7 overall grade leading all qualifying defenders.

The AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award (DPOY) is presented annually by the Associated Press (AP) to the defensive player in the National Football League (NFL) deemed to have had the most outstanding season. It has been awarded since 1971.

Jan 22, 2025 · Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain II was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America on Wednesday. He is the first Denver player to win the award.

Feb 8, 2024 · Being named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) is one of the biggest career achievements for a defensive player. The award is presented during the annual NFL Honors in the week before the Super Bowl, as the NFL celebrates the achievements of players, coaches, and fans from the season.

Feb 8, 2024 · Cleveland's edge-rushing monster earned his first Associated Press 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Award on Thursday at NFL Honors.