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San Francisco, United States — The National Football League announced its annual NFL awards on February 5 during the NFL Awards Honors ceremony at the Palace of Fine Arts, recognizing the top performers from the 2025 season. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the Associated Press Most Valuable Player after leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns, according to official results and media reports.
Stafford, 37, earned the first MVP award of his career after throwing for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns and guiding the Rams to the NFC Championship Game. He narrowly edged New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in one of the closest MVP votes in recent decades and confirmed he intends to return for another season.
Other major NFL awards reflected standout performances across the league. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett secured Defensive Player of the Year following a record-setting 23-sack campaign, while Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba captured Offensive Player of the Year after leading the league in receiving yards.
Carolina Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan and Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger were named Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, respectively, and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey received Comeback Player of the Year honors after returning from injury with elite production.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was recognized as Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 14–3 record and a Super Bowl berth in his first season, while Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney received the inaugural Protector of the Year award for offensive linemen. Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner was named Walter Payton Man of the Year for his community impact initiatives.
The ceremony, hosted by actor Jon Hamm and held days before Super Bowl LX, concluded the league’s annual NFL Awards cycle honoring individual and community achievements from the 2025 season.
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