# James Harrison Believes T.J. Watt Wins DPOY

> James Harrison says T.J. Watt is poised to win DPOY after stealing it from him.
- Title: James Harrison Believes T.J. Watt Wins DPOY · Steelers Depot
- Summary: James Harrison says T.J. Watt is poised to win DPOY after stealing it from him. Former Steelers linebacker James Harrison claims T.J.
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, t.j. watt, defensive player of the year, james harrison, 2025 nfl season, dpoys, nfl, Steelers Depot
- Source: Steelers Depot — https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/james-harrison-believes-t-j-watt-is-poised-to-win-back-the-dpoy-award-that-they-stole-from-him
- Author: Alex Roessler
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:30:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, t.j. watt, defensive player of the year, james harrison, 2025 nfl season, dpoys, sports, nfl
## T.J. Watt's 2025 Season
T.J. Watt leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks and one interception.
## James Harrison's Claim
Harrison says Watt's performance earned him the DPOY award they stole from him.
## Watt's Past DPOY Snubs
Watt missed DPOY in 2019 and 2023 despite leading the league in sacks.
## Watt's 2021 DPOY Win
Watt won DPOY in 2021 with 22.5 sacks, but skipped the ceremony in 2023.
## Key takeaway

Former Steelers linebacker James Harrison claims T.J. Watt earned the DPOY award they stole from him in 2025.