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Who is the best non-QB on every NFL team?
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Who is 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 guy under center. These are the best non-quarterbacks for all 32 teams entering the 2025 season. 

 
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Arizona Cardinals: Budda Baker, S

Arizona Cardinals: Budda Baker, S
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Baker has been the defensive leader of the Cardinals since he was drafted in 2017, making the Pro Bowl seven of eight seasons. He's also been first-team All-Pro twice and second-team All-Pro twice, most recently recording 164 tackles and two sacks last season.

 
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Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson, RB

Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson, RB
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The Falcons' core continues to make progress, and Robinson is its flashiest player. He finished his second NFL season as a Pro Bowler with 1,887 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns.

 
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Baltimore Ravens: Roquan Smith, LB

Baltimore Ravens: Roquan Smith, LB
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Like Lamar Jackson on offense, Smith has become the leader of Baltimore's defense in recent seasons. He was an All-Pro last year for the third consecutive season, finishing with 154 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

 
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Buffalo Bills: Dion Dawkins, LT

Buffalo Bills: Dion Dawkins, LT
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Protecting Josh Allen's blindside can have its challenges with the mobile quarterback moving around, but Dawkins has done an exemplary job. Last season was his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl.

 
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Carolina Panthers: Jaycee Horn, CB

Carolina Panthers: Jaycee Horn, CB
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The Panthers rebuild is making progress with foundational players like Horn. He made his first Pro Bowl in his fourth season last year, with 68 tackles, one pick, and two sacks in 15 games.

 
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Chicago Bears: Jaylon Johnson, CB

Chicago Bears: Jaylon Johnson, CB
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Johnson has become a key cog in the Bears' defense, even while they've struggled in recent years. He's made back-to-back Pro Bowls, finishing last season with 53 tackles and two interceptions.

 
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Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase, WR

Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase, WR
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Chase and Joe Burrow are almost synonymous, from the days at LSU to Cincinnati. The All-Pro Chase has made the Pro Bowl in all four seasons of his NFL career, and is off to a historic start to his career with over 5,400 yards over that time. He finished last season with 1,708 yards receiving and 17 touchdowns.

 
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Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE

Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE
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Garrett earned a massive new contract in the offseason and is the clear face of a struggling Browns franchise. He's been a first-team All-Pro in four of the last five seasons, already recording more than 100 sacks in eight years.

 
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Dallas Cowboys: Micah Parsons, OLB

Dallas Cowboys: Micah Parsons, OLB
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Parsons' current contract strife with Dallas is disconcerting for Cowboys fans, given his value to the team. He's changed the team's defense since his arrival in 2021, making four consecutive Pro Bowls and recording 52.5 sacks.

 
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Denver Broncos: Pat Surtain, II

Denver Broncos: Pat Surtain, II
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Denver's level of talent has progressed quickly under Sean Payton, but Surtain was on board even before the head coach. The 2021 draftee has made the Pro Bowl in three consecutive seasons, being designated an All-Pro in two of those seasons. He also won AP Defensive Player of the Year last season.

 
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Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR

Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR
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St. Brown has emerged as an elite wideout during his four-year career, flourishing in Detroit's high-powered offense. He's been an All-Pro in back-to-back seasons, most recently recording 115 receptions for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns.

 
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Green Bay Packers: Josh Jacobs, RB

Green Bay Packers: Josh Jacobs, RB
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The addition of Jacobs last offseason was a major upgrade for the Packers' offense. Jacobs made his third Pro Bowl, with 1,671 yards from scrimmage and 16 touchdowns.

 
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Houston Texans: Danielle Hunter, DE

Houston Texans: Danielle Hunter, DE
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Hunter's change of scenery from Minnesota to Houston last season had little impact on his performance. He made the Pro Bowl for the fifth time, recording 12 sacks and 46 tackles.

 
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Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor, RB

Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor, RB
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Injuries have hindered Taylor in recent years, but he remains an elite running back. He made his second Pro Bowl last season, reaching 1,567 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns.

 
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian Thomas, WR

Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian Thomas, WR
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Thomas had a terrific rookie season, putting himself on the cusp of stardom. He was a Pro Bowler with 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. The addition of rookie Travis Hunter this season could allow Thomas to see more single coverage.

 
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Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Jones, DT

Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Jones, DT
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Jones has been the face of the Chiefs' defense during their dynasty and continues going strong. He was an All-Pro for the third time last season and made the Pro Bowl for the sixth straight year, recording five sacks and 37 tackles in 15 games.

 
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Las Vegas Raiders: Maxx Crosby, DE

Las Vegas Raiders: Maxx Crosby, DE
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Crosby has been the Raiders' one constant during their struggles of recent years. He made his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl last season, recording 7.5 sacks and 45 tackles.

 
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Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James, S

Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James, S
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James made the Pro Bowl for the fourth time in his seven-year career last season, recording 93 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and one interception. He continues to be a key part of the team's evolving defense.

 
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Los Angeles Rams: Davante Adams, WR

Los Angeles Rams: Davante Adams, WR
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The addition of Adams, a likely future Hall of Famer, could be a breath of fresh air for him and the Rams. He's failed to make the Pro Bowl over the last two seasons but remained productive with more than 1,000 yards receiving. For his career, Adams has nearly 12,000 yards receiving, six Pro Bowls, and three All-Pro designations.

 
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Miami Dolphins: Tyreek Hill, WR

Miami Dolphins: Tyreek Hill, WR
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Hill is hoping to rebound from a subpar 2024 season in which he failed to reach 1,000 yards. It also ended his streak of eight straight Pro Bowls, as the speedster started to show signs of age.

 
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Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, WR

Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, WR
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Jefferson had another incredible season in 2024, with over 1,500 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns. He's recording more than 1,000 yards in all five of his NFL seasons and was an All-Pro in two of the last three years.

 
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New England Patriots: Christian Gonzalez, CB

New England Patriots: Christian Gonzalez, CB
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After getting injured early in his rookie year, Gonzalez was a bright spot for the Patriots last season. He was a second-team All-Pro, recording 59 tackles and two sacks for New England.

 
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New Orleans Saints: Alvin Kamara, RB

New Orleans Saints: Alvin Kamara, RB
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The Saints have shed much talent in recent seasons, but Kamara is still a core offensive piece. The five-time Pro Bowler finished last season with 1,493 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns.

 
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New York Giants: Dexter Lawrence, DL

New York Giants: Dexter Lawrence, DL
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Lawrence made his third consecutive Pro Bowl for the Giants last season, recording a career-high nine sacks in only 12 games. He continues to establish himself as one of the top interior pass rushers in the league.

 
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New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT

New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT
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Williams has been a consistent performer for the lowly Jets in recent seasons, making his third straight Pro Bowl in 2024. He finished with six sacks and 37 tackles last season.

 
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Philadelphia Eagles: Saquon Barkley, RB

Philadelphia Eagles: Saquon Barkley, RB
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Barkley took his game to the next level with an excellent offensive line in Philly last season. He rushed for 2,005 yards and scored 15 total touchdowns, taking home Offensive Player of the Year.

 
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Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Watt, OLB

Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Watt, OLB
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Watt has followed in his brother, J.J.'s, footsteps, becoming a franchise defensive player. He made his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl last season, recording 11.5 sacks and 61 tackles.

 
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San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, DE

San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, DE
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Bosa had made the Pro Bowl in all five seasons he's appeared, recording 62.5 sacks in his early career. He finished last season with nine sacks and 52 tackles.

 
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Seattle Seahawks: Devon Witherspoon, CB

Seattle Seahawks: Devon Witherspoon, CB
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Witherspoon has made the Pro Bowl in both of his NFL seasons, becoming a key part of Seattle's defense. He finished last season with 98 tackles and one sack.

 
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tristan Wirfs, LT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tristan Wirfs, LT
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Wirfs has done a remarkable job since shifting from right to left tackle two years ago, and was an All-Pro for the second time last season. He's also made four consecutive Pro Bowls.

 
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Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons, DT

Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons, DT
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Simmons made his third Pro Bowl last season, finishing with 76 tackles and five sacks in 15 games. He has 31.5 career sacks in six seasons with the Titans.

 
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Washington Commanders: Bobby Wagner, LB

Washington Commanders: Bobby Wagner, LB
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Wagner continues to add to his resume as a likely first-ballot Hall of Famer. He made his 10th Pro Bowl last season, recording 132 tackles and two sacks for the Commanders.

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