A pair of Aarons pulled off an NFL hat trick Saturday night.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers earned his third MVP award, while Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald took his third top defensive player prize at the annual NFL Honors awards shoow.
Also taking home awards were two members of the Washington Football Team: quarterback Alex Smith was the comeback player of the year in one of the most inspirational stories of 2020, and edge rusher Chase Young was the top defensive rookie.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, after rushing for 2,000 yards, was offensive player of the year, and the offensive rookie honor went to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns was the top head coach, and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll earned assistant coach honors.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his work in the community.