The first AP winner of the DPOY trophy was a special one as defensive ... Here's the complete list of every AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year winner.

A first-time winner took home the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award at each of the last three NFL Honors ceremonies. A trio of finalists for the award were looking to make it four in a row ...

However, with the old saying that defense wins championships, the NFL Defensive Player of the Year is also an important ...

The accolades keep coming for Pat Surtain II. The Broncos star cornerback was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America on Wednesday. He is the first Denver ...

Midway through the 2024 NFL season, it is the perfect time ... the Rams' defense survive the loss of a three-time Defensive Player of the Year (Aaron Donald). Though his sack total (3.5) doesn ...

Hutchinson led the NFL in sacks at the time of his injury, so the 24-year-old will look to avenge ... was first given out in 1974, seven defensive players have claimed this award more than once.

Hutchinson was the favorite to win Defensive Player ... 15.5 for the year. He’s 1.5 sacks behind the league leader and plays for a 5-1 team. Per ESPN, he ranks 10th in the NFL in pass-rush ...

Stubblefield was Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1993 and Defensive Player of the Year in 1997, both with the 49ers. He’s also serving a 15-year prison sentence. 28 of 57 ...

Winning NFL MVP as a defensive player is effectively ... Hey, at least they have the Defensive Player of the Year award. Unlike MVP versus Offensive Player of the Year, this award is more clear ...