Pittsburgh Steelers’ outside linebacker TJ Watt has been snubbed of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. Voters instead gave it to Los Angeles Rams’ defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Donald narrowly edged out Watt for the top spot. Miami Dolphins’ CB Xavien Howard coming in third.
Donald won by seven votes, 27-20, over Watt. Howard received three votes.
Defensive Player of the Year voting:
Aaron Donald: 27
TJ Watt: 20
Xavien Howard: 3— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) February 7, 2021
Watt had a fantastic 2020, leading the league with 15 sacks.