Myles Garrett is already the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, so it's only fitting he is regarded as the best player at his position by people around the league.

T.J. WATT, Pittsburgh Steelers The four-time All-Pro and 2021 AP Defensive Player of the Year led the league with 19 sacks, forced four fumbles, had 36 QB hits and 19 tackles for loss. Watt was ...

During the 2023 season, Watt's dominance was more evident than ever as he led the league with 19 sacks. Despite his remarkable performance, Watt did not win the 2023 AP Defensive Player of the ...

However, many in Steeler Nation believe that the difference between Watt and Garrett is not as significant as these rankings suggest, and they feel Watt’s contributions deserve more recognition.

TJ Watt is second in AP's NFL defensive lineman rankings Myles Garrett picked as the top defensive lineman in the AP's NFL Top 5 rankings Updated: 1:00 AM UTC Nov 4, 2023

Nolan Smith may not have T.J. Watt's resume yet, but he has something equally valuable: unlimited potential and the drive to reach it. The Eagles would be wise to hold onto that combination and see where it takes them rather than to give it away in a Steelers trade.

TJ Watt was voted the ninth-best player in the NFL Network' s Top ... With his ranking, TJ and his brother JJ now have become the first siblings in the history of the list to be ranked in the top 10.

T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a sack in the third quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

In a recent survey by The Athletic, which consulted 27 coaches and executives across the league to rank the best defensive players, Watt again fell short of expectations.His ranking was ...