With all preseason games concluded and the roster limit reached at 53 players per team, the 2024 NFL season is just around the corner. Starting next Thursday, fans can expect NFL action weekly until early February.

The competition for NFL awards in 2024, particularly the Defensive Player of the Year, looks intense. The previous three winners are set to showcase their skills again this season, and several other players are expected to join the race. Here’s a look at the latest odds from BetMGM as the regular season approaches:

2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds

1. OLB T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers (+550)

Watt, the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year, comes into this season after earning his fourth first-team All-Pro selection in 2023. He topped the league with 19 sacks last season and is poised for another impressive performance in 2024.

With standout players like Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick returning, Pittsburgh’s defense is expected to rank among the top 10 once more. They also have bolstered their linebacker corps by acquiring Patrick Queen from Baltimore, alongside the promising development of defensive lineman Keeanu Benton.

2. EDGE Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys (+600)

For the third consecutive year, Parsons was a top-three finisher in the Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2023. He tied for fifth in the league with 14 sacks and ranked third in pressures with 87.

With the loss of three of their top five sack-producing pass rushers from last year, Dallas will be relying heavily on Parsons to anchor their pass rush under new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, making him a strong contender for this award again.

3. DE Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders (+700)

The Raiders added one of the league’s top defenders in free agency, signing defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, who complements Crosby well on the defensive line. Crosby achieved a personal best last season with 14.5 sacks and led the league in pressures with 100.

Crosby excels in both pass rushing and run defense, establishing himself as a crucial every-down player. He stands as the standout on the Raiders’ defense, vital to their prospects in the competitive AFC West.

4. DE Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns (+800)

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year returns to guide one of the league’s strongest defenses in 2024. The Browns allowed only 270.2 yards per game in 2023, the lowest figure since Seattle’s 2014 season. Garrett recorded 14 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, and 75 pressures over 16 games during that phenomenal season.

With Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator again, the Browns possess one of the league’s finest secondaries. While they might not replicate last year’s success, Garrett’s presence will keep them among the top defensive units.

5. DE Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers (+900)

Bosa, the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, continued his stellar performance with double-digit sacks for the third straight season. He achieved a career-high of 85 pressures as the 49ers ranked in the top 10 for points and yards allowed per game last season.

In 2024, San Francisco acquired Leonard Floyd to bolster their defense alongside Bosa, and tackle Javon Hargrave had an exceptional season last year. New defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, promoted from within, could restore the defensive unit’s previous style that Bosa thrived under with former coordinators DeMeco Ryans and Robert Saleh.

Next five: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions (+1000); Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs (+2500); Josh Hines-Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars; Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans; Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears (+3000)