As voted on by NFLonFOX fans, your preseason prediction for who will be named Defensive Player of the Year is @Broncos L Via @NFLonFOX on X

What happened: NFLonFOX fans made the preseason selection for the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year race.

Why it matters: The fan vote does not determine the official award, which is decided after the season.

What to watch: The award race will take shape during the 2026 season.

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