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The best non-QB on every NFL team
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The best non-QB on every NFL team

The quarterback is the most important player on an NFL roster, but creating a winning team takes more talent than just the quarterback. These are the best non-quarterbacks for all 32 teams entering the 2023 season.

 
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Arizona Cardinals: Budda Baker, S

Arizona Cardinals: Budda Baker, S
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Baker is the best player on what looks to be a massive rebuild in Arizona. He's made five Pro Bowls in six NFL seasons and has also been first-team All-Pro twice. Baker finished 2022 with 111 tackles and two interceptions in 15 games, but has missed the start of 2023 due to injury.

 
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Atlanta Falcons: Chris Lindstrom, OG

Atlanta Falcons: Chris Lindstrom, OG
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Run blocking is a strength in Atlanta, and Lindstrom has become the team's anchor. A first-time Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro last season, Lindstrom was dominant while starting all 17 regular season games.

 
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Baltimore Ravens: Justin Tucker, PK

Baltimore Ravens: Justin Tucker, PK
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He doesn't have the greatest impact as a kicker, but no player in the NFL is better at their craft than Tucker. He's been a first-team All-Pro five times and tallied his sixth Pro Bowl last season, making 37-of-43 field goal attempts. Tucker also holds the record for the longest field goal in league history at 66 yards.

 
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Buffalo Bills: Stefon Diggs, WR

Buffalo Bills: Stefon Diggs, WR
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Buffalo's offense and Josh Allen went to a new level when Diggs arrived in 2020. The former Viking has made the Pro Bowl in all three of his seasons with the Bills, catching more than 100 passes in each season. He had 108 catches for 1,429 yards and 11 touchdowns in 16 games last season.

 
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Carolina Panthers: Brian Burns, DE

Carolina Panthers: Brian Burns, DE
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Burns has been as advertised since he was selected 16th overall by the Panthers in 2019. He's made back-to-back Pro Bowls and recorded 12.5 sacks in 16 games last season.

 
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Chicago Bears: D.J. Moore, WR

Chicago Bears: D.J. Moore, WR
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Acquired from Carolina in the offseason, Moore is a breath of fresh air for the rebuilding Bears offense. The former Panther has three seasons with more than 1,100 yards in his five-year career and has been Chicago's clear top receiver.

 
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Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase, WR

Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase, WR
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Chase has set quite a standard in his first two seasons. The former LSU standout has made the Pro Bowl in both seasons with college teammate Joe Burrow delivering the ball, and also won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. Chase has rebounded this season in spite of Burrow's injuries.

 
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Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE

Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE
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Garrett is arguably the top pass rusher going in the NFL, with an incredible 74.5 sacks over six seasons. He made his fourth Pro Bowl last season after recording 16 sacks for the second consecutive season.

 
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Dallas Cowboys: Micah Parsons, OLB

Dallas Cowboys: Micah Parsons, OLB
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Parsons' first two NFL seasons couldn't be going much better. He's been a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler in both campaigns and also won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. Parsons had 65 tackles, 13.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles last season.

 
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Denver Broncos: Pat Surtain, CB

Denver Broncos: Pat Surtain, CB
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The son of a three-time Pro Bowl corner, Surtain has already lived up to his father's standard in two seasons. He was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler last season as a lockdown cornerback with 60 tackles and two interceptions.

 
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Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR

Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR
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A fourth-round pick in 2021, St. Brown has been a very pleasant surprise for the Lions. He ascended to catch 106 balls for 1,161 yards and six touchdowns last season, making his first Pro Bowl.

 
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Green Bay Packers: Jaire Alexander, CB

Green Bay Packers: Jaire Alexander, CB
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The anchor of a talented Packers defense, Alexander rebounded from an injury-plagued season to make his second Pro Bowl in 2022. The cornerback finished with 56 tackles and a career-high five interceptions.

 
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Houston Texans: Laremy Tunsil, LT

Houston Texans: Laremy Tunsil, LT
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The Texans haven't had much to show for their recent years of losing, but Tunsil's talent has shined. Tunsil made three Pro Bowls over the last four seasons and was recently rewarded with a contract extension.

 
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Indianapolis Colts: Quenton Nelson, OG

Indianapolis Colts: Quenton Nelson, OG
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Nelson has an incredible streak of five Pro Bowls in five seasons as one of the top offensive linemen in the NFL. The mauling guard has also been a first-team All-Pro three times.

 
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Allen, DE

Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Allen, DE
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The other Josh Allen continues to be a standout player for the Jags defense. The former first-round pick has only made one Pro Bowl in four seasons, but he's been relatively consistent. Most recently, Allen recorded seven sacks last season.

 
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Kansas City Chiefs: Travis Kelce, TE

Kansas City Chiefs: Travis Kelce, TE
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Kelce is on a trajectory to be considered the best tight end in NFL history, if he's not there already. He has a streak of seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, and has made eight Pro Bowls in his 10-year career. Kelce has also been an All-Pro four times, including in 2022 when he recorded 110 catches for 1,338 yards and 12 touchdowns.

 
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Las Vegas Raiders: Davante Adams, WR

Las Vegas Raiders: Davante Adams, WR
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Adams proved he's just fine without Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packer, becoming an All-Pro for the third straight year after moving to Las Vegas last season. The six-time Pro Bowler recorded 100 catches for 1,516 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2022.

 
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Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James, S

Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James, S
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With Joey Bosa injured for much of 2022, James was the key player in the Chargers defense last season. He made his third career Pro Bowl, recording 115 tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions in 14 games.

 
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Los Angeles Rams: Aaron Donald, DT

Los Angeles Rams: Aaron Donald, DT
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Donald is coming off a rare down year, playing only 11 games in 2022 due to injury. He still made his ninth Pro Bowl after recording five sacks, and hopes to be rejuvenated this year. Donald has the resume of an all-time great with three Defensive Player of the Year awards and the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2014.

 
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Miami Dolphins: Tyreek Hill, WR

Miami Dolphins: Tyreek Hill, WR
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The speedy Hill was great in six seasons with the Chiefs but even better after joining the Dolphins last season. He had a career-high 119 catches for 1,710 yards, becoming an All-Pro for the fourth time and making his seventh Pro Bowl.

 
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Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, WR

Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, WR
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Jefferson is on a record-breaking pace in his first three seasons. He has an incredible 4,825 yards receiving, including a league-high 1,809 yards and 128 catches last year. The Vikings star won Offensive Player of the Year and was an All-Pro for his contribution last season.

 
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New England Patriots: Matthew Judon, OLB

New England Patriots: Matthew Judon, OLB
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Judon has made four consecutive Pro Bowls, and has been a complete terror as a pass rusher since the Patriots signed him in 2021. Over the last two seasons, Judon has 28 sacks and 120 tackles for the New England defense. Unfortunately, Judon has been plagued by injury this season.

 
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New Orleans Saints: Cameron Jordan, DE

New Orleans Saints: Cameron Jordan, DE
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Jordan is in the midst of a Hall of Fame career after making his eighth Pro Bowl last season. The long-time Saint has 115.5 sacks, including 8.5 sacks in 16 games in 2022.

 
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New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, RB

New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, RB
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The former Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2018, Barkley returned to former last season. He made his second Pro Bowl, finishing with 1,650 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns in 16 regular season games.

 
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New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT

New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT
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One of several defensive stars on the Jets roster, Williams was an All-Pro and made his first Pro Bowl last season after recording 12 sacks and 55 tackles. He received a lucrative contract extension during the offseason for his efforts.

 
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Philadelphia Eagles: Jason Kelce, OC

Philadelphia Eagles: Jason Kelce, OC
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Kelce's accomplishment put him on the short list of the best centers in NFL history. He was an All-Pro for the fifth time in six seasons last year and also made his sixth Pro Bowl. The athletic center started all 17 regular season games and three playoff games for the Eagles.

 
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Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Watt, OLB

Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Watt, OLB
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Watt is hoping to rebound after an injury-plagued 2022 season that limited him to only 10 games and 5.5 sacks. He led the league in sacks the previous two years and won Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.

 
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San Francisco 49ers: Trent Williams, LT

San Francisco 49ers: Trent Williams, LT
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Williams is feared around the league as arguably the top offensive tackle. He made his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl and second consecutive All-Pro designation last year despite starting only 14 of 17 regular season games.

 
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Seattle Seahawks: Bobby Wagner, ILB

Seattle Seahawks: Bobby Wagner, ILB
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Wagner is back in Seattle after one year away and continues to play at a high level. He missed out on the Pro Bowl but was still second-team All-Pro after recording 140 tackles and six sacks with the Rams. Wagner has made eight Pro Bowls in his career.

 
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tristan Wirfs, OT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tristan Wirfs, OT
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Wirfs has been a tremendous contributor for the Bucs in three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in each of the last two years. A regular at right tackle thus far, Wirfs is set to move to the left side of the line this season.

 
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Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons, DT

Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons, DT
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With Derrick Henry's decline in yards per carry over the last two seasons, Simmons is the Titan playing at the highest level. He made his second consecutive Pro Bowl last season, recording 7.5 sacks and 54 tackles in 15 games.

 
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Washington Commanders: Terry McLaurin, WR

Washington Commanders: Terry McLaurin, WR
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Washington is known for its talented defensive line, but they don't have a more consistent player than McLaurin. He made his first Pro Bowl last season after recording 77 catches for 1,191 yards and five touchdowns. It was his third consecutive year with over 1,000 yards receiving.

Seth Trachtman is a sportswriter, digital marketer, and fantasy sports expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s a two-time winner of the Tout Wars Fantasy Baseball Expert’s League, and his work has appeared in hundreds of fantasy baseball and fantasy football newsstand and online publications. He’s a University of Missouri alum and long-suffering turned spoiled Kansas City Chiefs fan. Seth doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter/X @sethroto.

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