Two Steelers are up for end-of-year honors.
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is up for another Defensive Player of the Year award.
Oddmakers have Watt coming in third in voting, behind Browns DE Myles Garrett (-200) and Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (+300).
Watt led the league in sacks with 19. It’s the third time he’s done that. He also had one interception, four forced fumbled, three fumble recoveries and one fumble recovery for a touchdown.
Garrett had 14 sacks and 42 tackles with four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland and Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby are also up for DPOY
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is up for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Porter showed promise his first season with one interception, 10 passes defended and 43 total tackles.
He was able to hold his own against some of the league’s top receivers this season.
Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr., Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner and Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon are also up for DROY