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Curt Popejoy

Steelers LB T.J. Watt among finalists for DPOY

The names of the five finalists for AP Defensive Player of the Year were released on Thursday. Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is among them. Despite leading the league in sacks for the third time in his career, Watt doesn’t seem to be getting much hype as a frontrunner. Here are the five finalists.

CB - DaRon Bland - Dallas Cowboys

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

LB - Maxx Crosby - Las Vegas Raiders

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LB - T.J. Watt - Pittsburgh Steelers

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

LB - Micah Parsons - Dallas Cowboys

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