Myles Garrett's New Team Is Wild, But Two Seahawks Super Bowl Champs Just CRACKED THIS Elite List

Okay, 12s, you gotta see this. USA Today just dropped their ranking of the NFL's best defensive players over 30, and sure, everyone's buzzing about Myles Garrett. The dude, who just turned 30 in December, got traded to the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, and he’s an absolute beast, winning Defensive Player of the Year twice in two seasons. He’s got 125.5 sacks and even holds the NFL record for most in a season with 23. It’s hard to argue he isn’t the best defensive player in the league, regardless of age. But forget all that noise for a second, because for us, the real headline is right here in the Emerald City: our own Super Bowl-winning Seahawks have not one, but TWO absolute legends lighting up this list!

The League's Best Still Got It, And So Do Our Guys

This isn't some throwaway list, either. We're talking about a serious collection of talent. Myles Garrett is number one, obviously. Then you've got dudes like Danielle Hunter, who quietly racked up 15 tackles for loss and 15 sacks last year for the Texans, and Chris Jones, who's a Hall of Famer in waiting for the Chiefs. Not to mention T.J. Watt, the Steelers star with eight Pro Bowls and a Defensive Player of the Year award. These are the guys who make quarterbacks sweat. But right there, mixed in with these absolute titans, are two of our very own, proving that Seattle’s Super Bowl core is still elite.

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l Champions Are Still Ballin' Out Let's talk about our guys. First up, we've got Leonard Williams, 31 years old and still crushing it. The source calls him a "player on the rise," which is crazy for a veteran, but totally true. His 2025 season showed us everything we needed to know: a third Pro Bowl nod, an All-Pro Second Team selection, 62 tackles, and seven sacks. But the best part? After 11 seasons in the league, our man finally hoisted that Lombardi Trophy with the Seahawks. That's pure grit right there! And then there's DeMarcus Lawrence, our 34-year-old defensive monster. He joined the Seahawks in 2025, and what an impact he made, immediately helping us win the Super Bowl! Last year alone, Lawrence was a Pro Bowler, putting up 53 tackles, six sacks, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. Seriously, those are stats that scream "game-changer." He's been to the Pro Bowl five times in his career, landed on the All-Pro Second Team in 2017, and now he's a champion with us. You can't beat that kind of veteran presence and leadership. Williams and Lawrence aren't just making a list, they're actively proving that age is just a number when you play with the heart of a 12. As we head into this early season, with Coach Macdonald leading the charge, knowing we have these two Super Bowl champions still dominating is huge. They're setting the tone, raising the bar, and showing everyone what it means to bleed green and blue. Get ready, Seattle, because our D is locked and loaded!

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