NFL Honors Announces 2025 Award Winners

Top players and coaches recognized at annual awards show

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The NFL Honors ceremony, which celebrates the top players and coaches from the previous NFL season, was held on Saturday night. Several marquee awards were handed out, including MVP, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year.

Why it matters

The NFL Honors is one of the league's premier annual events, recognizing the standout individual performances and team accomplishments from the prior season. The winners of these prestigious awards often go on to have long, successful careers and cement their legacies as all-time greats of the game.

The details

While the full list of winners is extensive, some of the top honorees included Patrick Mahomes as MVP, Cooper Kupp as Offensive Player of the Year, Nick Bosa as Defensive Player of the Year, and Kyle Shanahan as Coach of the Year. These players and coaches were selected by a panel of voters made up of media members, former players and coaches, and other NFL experts.

  • The NFL Honors ceremony took place on Saturday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Patrick Mahomes

Quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and the 2025 NFL MVP.

Cooper Kupp

Wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and the 2025 NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

Nick Bosa

Defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers and the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Kyle Shanahan

Head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year.

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What they’re saying

“Winning this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. I'm honored to accept it on their behalf.”

— Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs (NFL Network)

“It's humbling to be recognized by my peers and the media for my performance this past season. But I know I couldn't have done it without my teammates and coaches.”

— Cooper Kupp, Wide Receiver, Los Angeles Rams (ESPN)

What’s next

The NFL offseason will now kick into high gear, with the 2026 NFL Draft, free agency, and team minicamps and OTAs all on the horizon.

The takeaway

The NFL Honors ceremony is a chance to celebrate the league's top individual talent and team achievements from the previous season. The winners of these prestigious awards often go on to have Hall of Fame-caliber careers, cementing their legacies as all-time greats of the game.