| # | Player | Team | TKL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Hill Jr. | TEN | 26 |
| 2 | Alex Singleton | DEN | 25 |
| 3 | Josiah Trotter | TB | 25 |
| 4 | Akeem Davis-Gaither | IND | 22 |
| 5 | Jacob Rodriguez | MIA | 22 |
| 6 | Devin Lloyd | CAR | 22 |
| 7 | Ernest Jones IV | SEA | 21 |
| 8 | Payton Wilson | PIT | 21 |
| 9 | Azeez Al-Shaair | HOU | 20 |
| 10 | Carson Schwesinger | CLE | 20 |
| 11 | Jihaad Campbell | PHI | 19 |
| 12 | Demetrius Knight Jr. | CIN | 19 |
| 13 | Evan Williams | GB | 19 |
| 14 | Jordan Battle | CIN | 19 |
| 15 | Roquan Smith | BAL | 19 |
| 16 | Pete Werner | NO | 18 |
| 17 | Kevin Winston Jr. | TEN | 18 |
| 18 | Caleb Downs | DAL | 18 |
| 19 | Kyle Hamilton | BAL | 18 |
| 20 | Ji'Ayir Brown | SF | 18 |
| 21 | Marques Sigle | SF | 17 |
| 22 | Terrel Bernard | BUF | 17 |
| 23 | Nick Bolton | KC | 17 |
| 24 | Derwin James Jr. | LAC | 17 |
| 25 | Dax Hill | CIN | 17 |
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A Stat That Rewards Bad Defenses
Tackle totals rise when an offense keeps the defense on the field, so linebackers on teams that give up yards often lead the league. It is a usage number more than a quality one, which is why it rarely decides awards.