Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams was rewarded for a season-ending tear that capped a dominant 11-sack campaign.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge rusher Yaya Diaby earned his flowers for a strong performance against the New Orleans Saints.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has struggled to find consistency in 2024. Some players, like Calijah Kancey, Vita Vea, and Yaya Diaby, have shown growth and flash moments. All three had good weeks in Week 18 against the Saints,

There has been a lot of defensive-related Bucs news this morning, but this one will definitely bring a smile to fans’ faces. It was announced that outside linebacker Yaya Diaby won NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 18 after the career game he had against the Saints this past Sunday.

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was named NFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in a 41-7 rout over Dallas that clinched the NF