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Barry Werner

Josh Allen earns NFL MVP, Pro Football HOFers revealed at NFL Honors

NFL Honors was held in New Orleans on Thursday. The awards for the best players in multiple categories were handed out. Some of the biggest names bagged the hardware.

The MVP Award went to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who beat out Saquon Barkley, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Jared Goff.

There also was the announcement of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class with Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe earning the honors.

AP Comeback Player of the Year

Joe Burrow, Bengals quarterback

AP Offensive Player of the Year presented by Microsoft Surface

Saquon Barkley, Eagles running back

AP Defensive Player of the Year presented by TCL

Patrick Surtain II, Broncos cornerback

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

Jayden Daniels, Commanders quarterback

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

Jared Verse, Rams pass rusher

Pro Football HOF Class of 2025

Jared Allen, Eric Allen, Sterling Sharpe, Antonio Gates

Salute to Service

George Kittle

Coach of the Year

Kevin O’Connell

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