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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
Joe Burrow, Comeback Player of the Year. #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/9irTKyeY5T
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2025
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
Pat Surtain II builds on his legacy 🏆 #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/wx5Q4YscA7
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2025
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
Jayden Daniels, Commanders quarterback
Aura pic.twitter.com/CHvbqwycPn
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 7, 2025
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Jared Verse, Rams pass rusher
Rams’ first-round pick Jared Verse is the Defensive Rookie of the Year 🐏 @JaredVerse1
📺: #NFLHonors on FOX & NFLN
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/8ZEcqPITHQ— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2025
Pro Football HOF Class of 2025
Jared Allen, Eric Allen, Sterling Sharpe, Antonio Gates
Salute to Service
George Kittle
George Kittle wins the Salute to Service Award presented by @USAA 🙌
📺: #NFLHonors on FOX & NFLN
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/9yEDzEMXVc— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2025
Coach of the Year
Kevin O’Connell
KOC is the COTY. #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/OLeI2orB8I
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2025