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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.