- 2024 NFL honors topped by five MVP nominees
- Eight categories in total are part of the Associated Press’ awards
- Winners to be announced at NFL Honors ceremony on February 6
The Associated Press have released the nominees for the 2024 season’s NFL Honors. The awards for eight categories will be handed out at the Honors ceremony on February 6, with all eyes on the MVP prize, for which five finalists are nominated.
The AP voting system determines the finalists for each prize via voters choosing their top five picks for MVP and top three picks for the remaining seven categories. This year’s ceremony will mark the 14th year the Honors have been awarded, with this year’s show being hosted by Snoop Dogg.
In addition to the eight previously mentioned awards, there will also be the presentation of the prestigious Walter Payton Man Of The Year award, which honors the NFL players committed to community impact, philanthropy and excellence on the field. The award has been in place since 1970 and was renamed after Payton, to honor his legacy as a humanitarian when the former Chicago Bears running back passed away in 1999.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will also be inducted at the ceremony, with the 15 modern-era finalists including Eli Manning, Terrell Suggs, Reggie Wayne and Jahri Evans.
So, without further adieu, here are the finalists for the eight categories at this year’s NFL Honors.
Most Valuable Player
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB
- Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles RB
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
- Jared Goff, Detroit Lions QB
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens QB
Defensive Player of the Year
- Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles LB
- Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns DE
- Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals DE
- Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos CB
- T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers LB
Offensive Player of the Year
- Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles RB
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
- Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals WR
- Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens RB
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens QB
Offensive Rookie of the Year
- Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders TE
- Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders QB
- Malik Nabers, New York Giants WR
- Bo Nix, Denver Broncos QB
- Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars WR
Defensive Rookie of the Year
- Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles CB
- Braden Fiske, Los Angeles Rams DE
- Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles CB
- Chop Robinson, Miami Dolphins LB
- Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams LB
Comeback Player of the Year
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
- Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings QB
- J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers RB
- Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots CB
- Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills S
Coach of the Year
- Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions HC
- Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings HC
- Sean Payton, Denver Broncos HC
- Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders HC
- Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs HC
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Joe Brady, Buffalo Bills OC
- Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles DC
- Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings DC
- Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions DC
- Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions OC
The 2024 NFL Honors ceremony will air live on February 6 at 9pm ET (8pm CT/6pm PT) on FOX and NFL Network and stream on NFL+.
