The drama surrounding Myles Garrett is over as the defensive end has agreed to a four-year extension with the Cleveland Browns worth $40 million annually. He is also co-favorite to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year alongside the Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson.
Next season's NFL odds board is filled with pass rushers, which is little surprise given that eight of the last 10 winners of the award totaled at least 11 sacks.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds
Below are updated NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds.
| Player | Team | Position |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett |  Cleveland Browns |
DE | +700 |
| Aidan Hutchinson |  Detroit Lions |
DE | +700 |
| Micah Parsons |  Dallas Cowboys |
LB | +750 |
| T.J. Watt |  Pittsburgh Steelers |
LB | +850 |
| Will Anderson Jr. |  Houston Texans |
DE | +1200 |
| Nick Bosa |  San Francisco 49ers |
DE | +1600 |
| Maxx Crosby |  Las Vegas Raiders |
DE | +1600 |
| Jalen Carter |  Philadelphia Eagles |
DT | +1800 |
| Trey Hendrickson |  Cincinnati Bengals |
DE | +2200 |
| Jared Verse |  Los Angeles Rams |
LB | +2500 |
Odds as of 4-21-2025.
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Favorites to win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award
Myles Garrett (+700)
It turns out that money talks. Myles Garrett seemed to be closing in on a departure from the only team he's ever known after requesting a trade from the Cleveland Browns in early February. Instead, he will stick around, becoming the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history as he earns $40 million annually with $123 million guaranteed.
Previously, he was on the periphery of favorite status, but this extension has drawn him even with Aidan Hutchinson.
Aidan Hutchinson (+700)
If it weren’t for a devastating tibia tear in Week 6, Aidan Hutchinson would have run away with the latest DPOY honors.
Hutchinson led the NFL in sacks at the time of his injury, so the 24-year-old will look to avenge his shortened season with a bang — not only aiming for a career high in sacks but also elevating a Detroit Lions defense that really missed his presence in the postseason.
Micah Parsons (+750)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons missed four games in 2024 due to a high ankle sprain. Despite this, he finished the season with 12 sacks in just 13 contests. The Cowboys star has been an All-Pro in all four seasons and finished Top 3 in DPOY voting in each of his first three seasons before the ankle injury limited him last year.
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NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting trends
• Since this award was first given out in 1974, seven defensive players have claimed this award more than once. However, no defensive back has ever won it multiple times.
• While voters for the NFL MVP Award seem to take team success into the equation, the same hasn't necessarily been true for DPOY accolades. Four of the last 10 winners of the DPOY award were on defenses that ranked outside the Top 10.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year history
A quick look at the NFL DPOY winners since 2000 and the position they played.
| Year | NFL DPOY Award Winner | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Patrick Surtain II | CB |
| 2023 | Myles Garrett | DE |
| 2022 | Nick Bosa | DE |
| 2021 | T.J. Watt | Edge |
| 2020 | Aaron Donald | DT |
| 2019 | Stephon Gilmore | CB |
| 2018 | Aaron Donald | DT |
| 2017 | Aaron Donald | DT |
| 2016 | Khalil Mack | Edge |
| 2015 | J.J. Watt | DE |
| 2014 | J.J. Watt | DE |
| 2013 | Luke Kuechly | LB |
| 2012 | J.J. Watt | DE |
| 2011 | Terrell Suggs | Edge |
| 2010 | Troy Polamalu | S |
| 2009 | Charles Woodson | DB |
| 2008 | James Harrison | Edge |
| 2007 | Bob Sanders | S |
| 2006 | Jason Taylor | Edge |
| 2005 | Brian Urlacher | LB |
| 2004 | Ed Reed | S |
| 2003 | Ray Lewis | LB |
| 2002 | Derrick Brooks | LB |
| 2001 | Michael Strahan | DE |
| 2000 | Ray Lewis | LB |
NFL Defensive Player of the Year winners by position
| Position | Number of DPOY awards |
|---|---|
| Linebacker | 17 |
| Defensive end | 14 |
| Defensive tackle | 10 |
| Cornerback | 7 |
| Safety | 5 |
Although linebackers have dominated this honor historically, defensive tackles have come on strongly lately, winning three of the last eight NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards thanks to the dominance of Aaron Donald.
NFL DPOY Odds FAQs
Myles Garrett and Aidan Hutchinson are currently atop the DPOY odds board at +700.
Denver Broncos corner Patrick Surtain II won the 2024 DPOY award.
