Aside from offensive linemen, who never get to come off the field, most positions on both sides of the football are revolving doors for substitutions. But there are always a handful of players who never seem to come off the field.
One such player is Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt. One of the premier edge rushers in the league, Watt is one of those guys who is never going to pull himself out of a game and only comes out if he must. Judging by the numbers, he is truly among the elite in the league when it comes to reps.
Highest percentage of snaps played at each position.
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No edge rusher played a higher percentage of their team’s snaps in 2024 than Watt. According to Pickinem, Watt played a league-best 85.9 percent of his team’s snaps. A remarkable number when you consider how defenses adjust personnel groupings to account for situational football.