With the 2025 NFL season in the history books, Super Bowl 60 is approaching, which means this year’s NFL Honors Game is also approaching.
The awards ceremony, held annually the day before the Super Bowl each offseason, will be held on Saturday, February 5.
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As we’re still waiting to find out which teams will face off in the upcoming big game, we’ve got some intel on NFL Honors. Finalists for each award have been announced.
From 2025 MVP to Rookie of the Year, here are all the NFL Honorable Mention finalists for the 2025 NFL season.
most valuable player
December 18, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes to the Seattle Seahawks during overtime at Rumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Derek Meyer, New England Patriots quarterback
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Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
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Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams quarterback
Defensive Player of the Year
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett pats Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on after sacking him.
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Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
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Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers
Offensive Player of the Year
New England Patriots quarterback Derek Meyer reacts to the Patriots’ touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.
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Derek Meyer, New England Patriots quarterback
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Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
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Pukanacua, Los Angeles Rams WR
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Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons RB
Offensive Rookie of the Year
New York Giants quarterback Jackson Dart prepares to pass.
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TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots RB
Defensive Rookie of the Year
New York Giants first-round draft pick Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart pose for a photo.
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Abdul Carter, LB, New York Giants
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Nick Emmanwori, Seattle Seahawks DB
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James Pearce Jr., Atlanta Falcons
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Carson Schweizeringer, Cleveland Browns LB
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Xavier Watts, Atlanta Falcons S
Coach of the Year
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
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Liam Cohen, Jacksonville Jaguars
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Mike McDonald, Seattle Seahawks
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Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
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Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots
Assistant Coach of the Year
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches a practice during minicamp.
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Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles DC
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Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos, DC
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Clint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks
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Josh McDaniels, New England Patriots
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL Honors: 2026 finalists for every award
