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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?

Quarterback is the most important position on the football field, but it takes an entire team of talented players to win in the NFL. These are the best non-quarterbacks for all 32 NFL teams.

 
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Arizona Cardinals: Trey McBride, TE

Arizona Cardinals: Trey McBride, TE
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The Cardinals have no shortage of offensive weapons, led by McBride. He made his second straight Pro Bowl and was a first-team All-Pro last season after catching 126 balls for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns. Safety Budda Baker deserves an honorable mention, making his eighth Pro Bowl with the team last year.

 
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Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson, RB

Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson, RB
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Robinson has blossomed into an elite running back in three seasons. He led the NFL in yards from scrimmage last season (2,298), and it was his second straight season with more than 1,400 yards rushing. He made his second Pro Bowl and finished fourth in Offensive Player of the Year voting.

 
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Baltimore Ravens: Kyle Hamilton, S

Baltimore Ravens: Kyle Hamilton, S
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Hamilton made his third consecutive Pro Bowl and his second first-team All-Pro honor last season after finishing with 105 tackles and nine passes defensed. He's become known as an elite safety in coverage over four seasons.

 
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Buffalo Bills: Dion Dawkins, LT

Buffalo Bills: Dion Dawkins, LT
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Josh Allen's blindside usually isn't a concern when Dawkins is on the field. He made his fifth straight Pro Bowl last season, playing 15 games during the regular season.

 
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Carolina Panthers: Jaycee Horn, CB

Carolina Panthers: Jaycee Horn, CB
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The Panthers can claim an elite secondary, led by Horn. He made his second straight Pro Bowl after tallying five interceptions and holding opposing receivers to only 31 completions.

 
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Chicago Bears: Joe Thuney, LG

Chicago Bears: Joe Thuney, LG
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There isn't a more reliable offensive lineman in football than Thuney. He's made four consecutive Pro Bowls and been named first-team All-Pro in three straight years, missing only two games over that time. He's also increased his value by occasionally contributing at left tackle.

 
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Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase, WR

Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase, WR
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Chase has a strong argument as the top wideout in football, making the Pro Bowl in all five of his seasons and being named first-team All-Pro for the second time last season. He finished 2025 with 125 catches for 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns despite quarterback Joe Burrow missing much of the year.

 
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Cleveland Browns: Denzel Ward, CB

Cleveland Browns: Denzel Ward, CB
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With Myles Garrett gone, Ward steps up as the leader of the Browns defense. He made his fifth career Pro Bowl last season, finishing the year allowing only 380 receiving yards in coverage.

 
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Dallas Cowboys: Quinnen Williams, DT

Dallas Cowboys: Quinnen Williams, DT
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After trading Micah Parsons early last year, the Cowboys effectively replaced him with another superstar pass rusher in Williams. The former Jet made his fourth straight Pro Bowl, finishing with 53 tackles and 2.5 sacks, along with 12 quarterback hits and 14 hurries.

 
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Denver Broncos: Nik Bonitto, OLB

Denver Broncos: Nik Bonitto, OLB
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Bonitto has developed into a truly elite pass rusher over the last two years, making back-to-back Pro Bowls and finishing fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2025. He has 27.5 combined sacks in those two seasons, combining with All-Pro Zach Allen to make one of the best pass-rushing duos in the league. The Broncos also sport an elite secondary, with Patrick Surtain and Talanoa Hufanga.

 
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Detroit Lions: Penei Sewell, OT

Detroit Lions: Penei Sewell, OT
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Sewell has been an All-Pro right tackle in three straight seasons, establishing himself as one of the best overall offensive linemen in football. He's set for a new challenge in 2026, shifting to the left side of the line. The Lions have several other elite talents on their roster along with Sewell, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, and Jack Campbell.

 
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Green Bay Packers: Micah Parsons, EDGE

Green Bay Packers: Micah Parsons, EDGE
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Parsons has made the Pro Bowl in all five of his NFL seasons and has already accumulated 65 career sacks. He was a first-team All-Pro for the third time last season, though he could miss the start of the 2026 season following knee surgery.

 
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Houston Texans: Will Anderson, DE

Houston Texans: Will Anderson, DE
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Houston received criticism for trading up to third overall in the 2023 draft to select Anderson, but the dominant defensive end hasn't disappointed. He won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2023 and was an All-Pro last season, with a career-high 54 tackles and 12 sacks.

 
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Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor, RB

Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor, RB
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Taylor came just short of 2,000 total yards last season, but led the league with 20 touchdowns to make his third Pro Bowl. He was also a workhorse, leading the NFL with 323 carries.

 
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Hines-Allen, DE

Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Hines-Allen, DE
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Hines-Allen has been a consistent performer for the Jags, with 61 sacks over his seven-year career. The two-time Pro Bowler recorded eight sacks and 46 quarterback pressures last season.

 
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Kansas City Chiefs: Creed Humphrey, C

Kansas City Chiefs: Creed Humphrey, C
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Humphrey has established himself as the best center in football, making first-team All-Pro in back-to-back years. He's also made the Pro Bowl in four of his five NFL seasons.

 
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Las Vegas Raiders: Maxx Crosby, EDGE

Las Vegas Raiders: Maxx Crosby, EDGE
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Crosby has become the face of the Raiders, making five consecutive Pro Bowls for a franchise that has struggled. He's coming off an excellent 2025 season, with 73 tackles and 10 sacks.

 
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Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James, S

Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James, S
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James has been a fantastic anchor for the Chargers defense since he was drafted in 2018. He made his fifth career Pro Bowl last season, recording 94 tackles, three interceptions, and two sacks. Teammates Tuli Tuipulotu and Khalil Mack are close behind as top players on the ascending Chargers defense.

 
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Los Angeles Rams: Myles Garrett, DE

Los Angeles Rams: Myles Garrett, DE
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A busy offseason for the Rams culminated with the addition of Garrett from Cleveland. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year had a record-breaking 23 sacks last season and was an easy choice for first-team All-Pro for the fifth time in six years.

 
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Miami Dolphins: Jordyn Brooks, LB

Miami Dolphins: Jordyn Brooks, LB
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The rebuilding Dolphins still have a franchise player on defense in Brooks. He earned All-Pro honors last season after leading the league with 183 tackles, adding 3.5 sacks.

 
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Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, WR

Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, WR
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Jefferson has started his career historically, gaining more than 1,000 yards in six straight seasons. He's coming off a down year due in part to poor quarterback play in Minnesota, but Jefferson is a four-time Pro Bowler and won Offensive Player of the Year in 2022.

 
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New England Patriots: Christian Gonzalez, CB

New England Patriots: Christian Gonzalez, CB
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The excellent Patriots defense was a group effort last season, and Gonzalez played a big part. He made his first Pro Bowl, holding opposing receivers to only 45 catches.

 
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New Orleans Saints: Chris Olave, WR

New Orleans Saints: Chris Olave, WR
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Olave rebounded from an injury-plagued 2024 season to make second-team All-Pro last season. He led the young offense with 100 catches for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns.

 
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New York Giants: Brian Burns, EDGE

New York Giants: Brian Burns, EDGE
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Burns made his third Pro Bowl last season, putting together a career year with 16.5 sacks in 17 games. He also tallied a career-best 41 quarterback pressures.

 
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New York Jets: Garrett Wilson, WR

New York Jets: Garrett Wilson, WR
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Wilson is coming off an injury-riddled season with only seven games played, but remains the top talent on a rebuilding Jets roster. Before last season, Wilson started his career with three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2022.

 
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Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Carter, DT

Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Carter, DT
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The Eagles defense is loaded with young talent, including Carter, Cooper DeJean, and Quinyon Mitchell. Carter recently earned a massive contract extension after making back-to-back Pro Bowls. He had a down year in 2025 after missing six games, but still recorded three sacks and 17 quarterback pressures.

 
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Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Watt, OLB

Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Watt, OLB
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Watt made his eighth straight Pro Bowl in 2025 despite a down year, recording seven sacks in 14 games. He's a four-time first-team All-Pro and is hoping to get back to that level this season.

 
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San Francisco 49ers: Trent Williams, LT

San Francisco 49ers: Trent Williams, LT
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There seems to be no stopping Williams, who made his 12th career Pro Bowl at age 37 last season. The left tackle continues to be a pivotal part of the 49ers' offense as he approaches age 40. Williams is one of several elite players on the 49ers' roster, alongside Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, and Fred Warner.

 
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Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR

Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR
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Smith-Njigba was a key part of Seattle's Super Bowl run last season, winning Offensive Player of the Year after leading the league with 1,793 yards receiving and 14.5 yards per touch. 

 
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tristan Wirfs, LT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tristan Wirfs, LT
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Wirfs played only 12 games last season, and his absence was felt on a Bucs offense that began to sputter. He still made his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl, and Wirfs has also been an All-Pro three times over that period.

 
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Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons, DL

Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons, DL
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Simmons is one of the few players who have survived the Titans rebuild, now entering his eighth season with the franchise. He made his fourth Pro Bowl last season and made first-team All-Pro for the first time, after recording a career-high 11 sacks.

 
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Washington Commanders: Terry McLaurin, WR

Washington Commanders: Terry McLaurin, WR
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Most of the Commanders would like to forget the 2025 season, including McLaurin. He played only 10 games, but still managed 582 receiving yards. He's clearly Jayden Daniels' top receiver heading into 2026, and had more than 1,000 yards in five straight seasons before last year.

Seth Trachtman

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

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