Seahawks' Jones Wins DPOY, Defense Stacked for Next Run

0:00On April 9th, the Seattle Seahawks just snagged their second Superbowl title ever. Superbowl 60. Topping off a dominant 2025 season. That shocked the league. Coming off that win against the Patriots, they're now pegged as favorites to repeat in 2026. To celebrate, the team's dishing out awards for standout performers, kicking things off with defensive player of the year. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV takes home DPOI honors in a Thai race, anchoring the NFL's top defense. He racked up 126 tackles. Four tackles for loss, half a sack, seven past deflections, and a team high five picks, including 1-4. A score. In the playoffs, he added 25 tackles, a forced fumble, and another interception, all while elevating the whole unit like a modern Bobby. Wagner. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the Seahawks defensive depth, with honorable mentions lighting up the convo. Edge rusher to Marcus Lawrence, at 33, earned his fifth probowl nod with

1:0353 tackles, 11 for loss, six sacks, and three forced. Fumbles plus recoveries for touchdowns. Safety. Kobe Bryant balled out two before signing a three-year $40 million deal with the Bears. Meanwhile, defensive lineman Leonard Williams kept building his best stretch, notching 62 tackles, nine for loss, and seven sacks for his first. Second team all pro. Corner, Devon Witherspoon locked down the run game with 72 tackles, seven deflections, and a pick, grabbing his own all pro recognition. Jones locked in that $9.5 million per year deal before the season, a steal through 2027, and as a two-time champ. He's finally getting props. With this crew, Seattle's defense stays stacked, heading into the next run. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.