T.J. Watt drops 30 spots in NFL Top 100 Players of 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers is ranked No. 41 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026, a significant drop from his previous position at No. 11 in 2025. The fall reflects a decline in performance during the 2025 season, where he recorded seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss over 14 games after receiving a historic $123 million contract extension. NFL peers have praised Watt's potential when healthy, as he aims to return to form under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. The ranking stems from a peer vote among players in the league.
- •Watt ranked No. 41 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026
- •He fell 30 spots from his No. 11 rank in 2025
- •Recorded seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss last season
- •Received a $123 million contract extension prior to the 2025 season
- •Peers praised his potential in a video accompanying the ranking
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers' T.J. Watt sent tumbling down NFL Top 100 Players of 2026
"Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt made the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 ranking, but not in the way fans were hoping.
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