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Reader logged 28 tackles (11 solo) across 17 games with the Lions during the 2025 regular season.

Reader played in every regular-season game for the first time since 2018, and his 578 defensive snaps were his highest since 2019. He wasn't overly impactful on the stat sheet, but he still played a key role along Detroit's defensive line. Reader is set to hit free agency this offseason, and he'll likely have to settle for a short-term deal with a low average-annual value.

Lopez recorded 30 tackles (11 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed across 17 regular-season games with the Lions in 2025.

Lopez signed a one-year deal with Detroit before the 2025 season, and he retained a comparable role relative to the rest of his career. He logged over 400 defensive snaps for the second straight campaign while reaching at least 30 tackles for the fourth time in his five-year career. Lopez is set to become an unrestricted free agent again this offseason, and he should land another short-term deal.

Enagbare finished the 2025 regular season with 39 tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks, in 17 games.

The defensive end recorded four stops (three solo) in Green Bay's playoff loss to Chicago. While he saw a bigger role in the absence of Micah Parsons (ACL) late in the season, Enagbare played between 400 and 500 defensive snaps for the fourth year in a row. With no years left on his rookie contract, the 2022 fifth-round pick will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Bonitto underwent surgery on his wrist in early February, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

Bonitto played with a club on his wrist for most of the season, but he still managed to suit up for all 17 regular-season games while logging 14.0 sacks. The surgery was described as a clean-up procedure, so it doesn't appear that his offseason will be significantly impacted.

Wooden finished the 2025 regular season with 50 tackles (26 solo) and a pass breakup in 17 games, 16 of them starts.

Wooden, a fourth-round pick in 2023, started only one game across his first two seasons in the NFL. The defensive tackle has one year left on his rookie contract.

McCaffrey was named the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year on Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

McCaffrey was limited to only four games in 2024 due to Achilles and knee injuries, but he managed to suit up for all 17 regular-season contests in 2025. He also handled an impressive 413 total touches while racking up 2,126 yards from scrimmage. McCaffrey's rushing efficiency took a concerning dip, but his involvement as a pass catcher should help him retain elite fantasy value in 2026.

Nixon started all 17 regular-season games for Green Bay in 2025, finishing with 72 tackles (58 solo), 17 pass breakups, including one interception, and a fumble recovery.

Nixon's 17 pass breakups tied for the third-best mark in the league. The cornerback also recorded six tackles (four solo) in the Packers' playoff loss to the Bears. The former Raider has been a regular starter over the past three years for Green Bay, and he has one more year on his contract in 2026.

McMillan was named the 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Panthers selected McMillan with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 Draft, and he quickly emerged as Carolina's top pass catcher. Even with inconsistent quarterback play and low pass volume in the offense, McMillan topped 1,000 receiving yards in 17 regular-season games while reaching 100 yards in two separate contests. He could face similar obstacles in 2026, but McMillan will remain a key part of the offense and should earn plenty of targets.

Garrett was named the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Garrett set the single-season sack record Week 18 against the Bengals, and he ended the season with 23.0 sacks. Given that, it's not particularly surprising that he was unanimously voted as the Defensive Player of the Year, with J.J. Watt the only other player to accomplish the feat. This was Garrett's second time winning the award in his excellent career.

Cooper (ankle) recorded 118 tackles (63 solo), including 0.5 sack, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 16 regular-season games in 2025.

The linebacker also recorded eight stops (six solo) in Green Bay's wild-card playoff game against Chicago before leaving with an ankle injury. While the issue will be worth monitoring as the offseason progresses, Cooper firmly established himself as a centerpiece of Green Bay's defense this season, finishing second on the team in tackles. The 2024 second-round pick should play a big role again in the fall.