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T.J. Watt drops to seventh in ESPN's edge rusher rankings

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Last updated Jul 9, 2026

T.J. Watt drops to seventh in ESPN's edge rusher rankings
Summary

T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers has fallen to seventh in ESPN's latest rankings of NFL edge rushers. Last year, he was positioned second but had a challenging 2025 season, missing three games due to a partially collapsed lung. In those 14 games, Watt's pass rush win rate recorded at 11.7% was the lowest among the top 10 edge rushers. The Steelers are expected to implement a scheme change under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, which could potentially benefit Watt as he looks to improve this season.

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  • •Watt was ranked second in the previous year's ESPN edge rusher rankings.
  • •He missed three games in 2025 due to an injury from a routine procedure.
  • •Watt's pass rush win rate was the lowest among the top 10 edge rushers.
  • •The Steelers have hired Patrick Graham as the new defensive coordinator.
  • •Watt will aim to rebound in the upcoming season.
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  • 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers' T.J. Watt takes major fall in ESPN's new rankings
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Pittsburgh Steelers veteran pass rusher T.J. Watt suffered a major fall in ESPN's new ranking of the NFL's top edge rushers.

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