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The '''List of NFL awards''' provides an overview of the various awards and honors bestowed within the [[National Football League]] (NFL). These awards recognize the achievements and excellence of players, coaches, and other personnel within the league. The awards are given annually and are highly anticipated events in the NFL calendar.<br />
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==Player Awards==<br />
===Most Valuable Player===<br />
The [[NFL Most Valuable Player Award]] (MVP) is awarded annually by the Associated Press (AP) to the NFL player considered to have been the "most valuable" in the regular season. Notable past winners include [[Peyton Manning]], [[Tom Brady]], and [[Aaron Rodgers]].<br />
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===Offensive Player of the Year===<br />
The [[AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award]] is given to the top offensive player at the end of the regular season, as chosen by the AP panel.<br />
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===Defensive Player of the Year===<br />
Similarly, the [[AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award]] honors the league's most outstanding defensive player.<br />
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===Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year===<br />
The [[AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award]] and [[AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award]] are awarded to the top rookies on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, respectively.<br />
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===Comeback Player of the Year===<br />
The [[AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award]] is given to a player who shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, such as a severe injury or poor performance in the previous season.<br />
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==Coaching Awards==<br />
===Coach of the Year===<br />
The [[AP NFL Coach of the Year Award]] recognizes the efforts of the league's top head coach each season.<br />
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==Special Teams Awards==<br />
===Special Teams Player of the Year===<br />
This award is given to the player who has performed the best on special teams, including roles such as kick returners and placekickers.<br />
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==Team Awards==<br />
===Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award===<br />
The [[Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award]] is unique as it honors a player's volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field. It is named after the late Chicago Bears running back, [[Walter Payton]].<br />
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==Hall of Fame===<br />
Induction into the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] is considered the highest honor for NFL personalities. It recognizes lifetime achievement rather than single-season or annual performance.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of Super Bowl champions]]<br />
* [[Pro Bowl]]<br />
* [[NFL Draft]]<br />
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[[Category:National Football League]]<br />
[[Category:American football trophies and awards]]<br />
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