Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams was named the 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player on Thursday night, edging out several other top contenders, including Drake Maye of the New England Patriots, who is set to play in Super Bowl LX. The announcement was made at the NFL Honors ceremony in California.
Stafford, 37, led the Rams to a 12-5 record and a spot in the NFC Championship Game, where they ultimately fell to the Seattle Seahawks. He received 366 points to Maye's 361, with 24 first-place votes compared to Maye's 23, according to CBS News. Despite the Rams' playoff loss, Stafford's 17th season earned him the prestigious award.
The Cleveland Browns also had a strong showing at the awards. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year, marking the second time in his career he has received the honor, as reported by Fox News. Additionally, Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger was named Defensive Rookie of the Year, beating out several other contenders, including Nick Emmanwori of the Seattle Seahawks, according to Fox News. Schwesinger received 40 of 50 first-place votes.
The Seattle Seahawks also celebrated, with wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba taking home the Offensive Player of the Year award, as reported by Fox News.
In other notable awards, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was named Coach of the Year, according to Fox News. Vrabel won the award over Seattle Seahawks Mike Macdonald, among others. Vrabel is focused on winning his first-ever Super Bowl as a head coach.
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