The Seattle Seahawks have a legitimate star along their defensive line, and he is starting to finally get recognized. Although he was snubbed for the Pro Bowl ( a point of frustration for everyone ), Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December/January.

Leonard was the only player in the league to record 30-or-more tackles and five-or-more sacks during the span and his interception-return touchdown was the longest among defensive

Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams was named was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December/January.

Despite missing a game in December, Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was named NFC defensive rookie of the month for his impressive finish to 2024.