Finalists for eight of The Associated Press’ 2024 NFL awards, including the five players in contention for MVP, were revealed on Thursday.
Finalists were determined through the The AP’s voting system, which was revamped in 2022 and asks voters to rank their top five picks for MVP and the top three for other awards. The winners will be announced at the 14th annual NFL Honors ceremony on Feb. 6, which will air live at 9 p.m. ET on FOX and NFL Network and stream on NFL+.
AP Most Valuable Player
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles RB
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions QB
AP 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
AP Offensive Player of the Year
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles RB
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals WR
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens QB
AP 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
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AP 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
AP 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
AP Coach of the Year
Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions HC
Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings HC
Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders HC
Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs HC
AP 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
NFL Honors, hosted by Snoop Dogg, will also feature the announcement of the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
On Thursday, Feb. 6, NFL Honors Red Carpet Show presented by Invisalign airs at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network leading up to NFL Honors. Local blackout restrictions may apply.
