The NFL wrapped up the 2025 season with its annual NFL Honors ceremony, recognising the league’s top players, coaches, and defining moments.
Matthew Stafford claimed the Most Valuable Player award, while Myles Garrett continued his defensive dominance with a second straight Defensive Player of the Year honour.
Here is a full breakdown of every NFL award winner from the 2025 season, including some major winners ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Major NFL award winners from the 2025 season
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player (MVP) | Matthew Stafford | Los Angeles Rams |
| Offensive Player of the Year | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Seattle Seahawks |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns |
| Offensive Rookie of the Year | Tetairoa McMillan | Carolina Panthers |
| Defensive Rookie of the Year | Carson Schwesinger | Cleveland Browns |
| Comeback Player of the Year | Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers |
| Coach of the Year | Mike Vrabel | New England Patriots |
| Assistant Coach of the Year | Josh McDaniels | New England Patriots |
| Protector of the Year | Joe Thuney | Chicago Bears |
Stafford’s MVP season capped a resurgence for the Rams, while Garrett’s latest honour confirmed his status as the most disruptive defender in the league.
Every other NFL Honors winner this season
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Moment of the Year | Caleb Williams to DJ Moore (Hail Mary vs Packers) | Chicago Bears |
| Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year | Bobby Wagner | Washington Commanders |
| Air Player of the Year | Drake Maye | New England Patriots |
| Ground Player of the Year | Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers |
| Air Player of the Year (WR) | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Seattle Seahawks |
| Salute to Service Award | Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers |
| Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award | Budda Baker | Arizona Cardinals |
| Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award | Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns |
| Jim Brown Award | James Cook | Buffalo Bills |
| NFL Fan of the Year | Edward Callahan | Philadelphia Eagles |
The awards reflected excellence across every level of the sport, from elite on-field performances to leadership, sportsmanship, and unforgettable moments.
With Super Bowl LX still to come, the NFL Honors ceremony served as a final celebration of a memorable 2025 season.
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