J.J. Watt
Walter Payton Man of the Year Winners

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 10:50 PM EST
2022 — Dak Prescott, Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys 2021 — Andrew Whitworth, Tackle, L.A. Rams 2020 — Russell Wilson, Quarterback, Seattle...

AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 09:16 PM EST
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year as awarded by The Associated Press and selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2022 — Nick Bosa, San Francisco,...

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Texans hire DeMeco Ryans as head coach

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 31, 2023 05:03 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) smiles while talking with San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
J.J. Watt bids farewell to NFL with emotional 2-sack game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2023 09:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Purdy leads 49ers to 10th straight win, 38-13 over Cardinals

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2023 07:30 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) runs into the Atlanta Falcons backfield during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
49ers prepare for facing J.J. Watt in his final game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2023 07:31 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) leaves the field after their NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 37-34 in overtime. (AP Photo/John Locher)
49ers host Cards seeking 10th straight win, NFC West sweep

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:28 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after their victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 37-34 in overtime. (AP Photo/John Locher)
49ers head into finale vs. Cardinals with chance at top seed

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2023 04:36 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates his sack against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cardinals' J.J. Watt indicates he'll retire at end of season

By David Brandt Dec. 27, 2022 11:38 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Trace McSorley (19) talks with head coach Kliff Kingsbury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Buccaneers defeated the Cardinals 19-16 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Kingsbury's future with Cardinals the focus of final 2 weeks

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2022 05:31 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) runs as Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cardinals out of playoff race, limping down stretch

By David Brandt Dec. 19, 2022 07:51 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) runs as Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos end 5-game skid behind Rypien; Wilson set to return

By Pat Graham Dec. 19, 2022 03:54 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack (37) eludes the reach of Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Rypien overcomes pressure, rallies Broncos past Cards 24-15

By Pat Graham Dec. 18, 2022 07:30 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Next 5 games could shape reeling Cardinals' long-term future

By David Brandt Dec. 01, 2022 05:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans brace for Deshaun Watson's return with Browns

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 28, 2022 06:19 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury talks with quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Cardinals have make-or-break stretch starting with Seahawks

By David Brandt Nov. 03, 2022 03:36 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Cardinals running out of time to make move in NFC West

By David Brandt Oct. 31, 2022 07:10 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates with teammate linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings seeing the benefit of leadership change in 6-1 start

By Brian Hall Oct. 31, 2022 07:04 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates with teammate K.J. Osborn (17) after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

By Dave Campbell Oct. 30, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) embraces New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe, right, following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Prescott set for return as Cowboys seek bounce back vs Lions

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:59 PM EDT