Over the last month or so, the debate regarding the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year has raged on. That debate has centered on Pittsburgh Steelers’ outside linebacker T.J. Watt, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, all three worthy candidates.
Who will win the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year remains up in the air, but for ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, it’s rather clear who the best EDGE defender is in the NFL right now, and that’s T.J. Watt.
In his 2023 All-Pro team he released Monday morning for ESPN highlighting the best player at each position, Watt was Barnwell’s top EDGE rusher, getting the nod over Garrett.