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The NFL honors their best on Thursday night, and here is how to watch
The 2023-2024 NFL season comes to its conclusion on Sunday, when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. But ahead of the big game there is some business to be taken care of.
The annual NFL Honors awards show.
The NFL Honors debuted in 2012, seeking to honor the best players and performances of the NFL season as well as to announce the upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame members. From 2012 until 2021 the show occurred the night before the Super Bowl. In 2022, the event was shifted to the Thursday before the big game.
Keegan-Michael Key is set to return as the host for the third time, having previously hosted in 2017 and 2022. A number of NFL players past and present are schedule to appear as presenters, including Drew Brees, Kirk Cousins, Tony Gonzalez, Damar Hamlin, Justin Jefferson, Cam Jordan, Ray Lewis, Micah Parsons and Deion Sanders.
Here is how to watch, and a look at all the nominees.
How to watch
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time: 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT
Where: Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Channel: CBS/NFL Network
Streaming: Paramount+
Awards and nominees
AP Most Valuable Player
Previous Winner: Patrick Mahomes
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers running back
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers quarterback
AP Offensive Player of the Year
Previous Winner: Justin Jefferson
Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback
CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers running back
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys quarterback
AP Defensive Player of the Year
Previous Winner: Nick Bosa
DaRon Bland, Dallas Cowboys cornerback
Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns defensive end
Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys linebacker
T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
Previous Winner: Garrett Wilson
Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions running back
Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions tight end
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons running back
C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans quarterback
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Previous Winner: Sauce Gardner
Will Anderson, Houston Texans defensive end
Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle
Joey Porter Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback
Kobie Turner, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle
Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks cornerback
AP Comeback Player of the Year
Previous Winner: Geno Smith
Joe Flacco, Cleveland Browns quarterback
Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills safety
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins quarterback
AP Coach of the Year
Previous Winner: Brian Daboll
Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens
DeMeco Ryans, Houston Texans
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns
AP Assistant Coach of the Year
Previous Winner: DeMeco Ryans
Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator
Mike Macdonald, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator
Todd Monken, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator
Jim Schwartz, Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator
Bobby Slowik, Houston Texans offensive coordinator
Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024
Modern Era Finalists
Eric Allen, cornerback
Jared Allen, defensive end
Willie Anderson, offensive tackle
Jahri Evans, offensive guard
Dwight Freeney, defensive end
Antonio Gates, tight end
Rodney Harrison, safety
Devin Hester, return specialist/wide receiver
Torry Holt, wide receiver
Andre Johnson, wide receiver
Julius Peppers, defensive end
Fred Taylor, running back
Reggie Wayne, wide receiver
Patrick Willis, linebacker
Darren Woodson, safety
Senior Finalists
Randy Gradishar, linebacker
Steve McMichael, defensive lineman
Art Powell, wide receiver
Coach/Contributor Finalist
Buddy Parker, coach
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for their contributions and excellence both on and off the field. Each team nominates one player who has had a significant positive impact on their community.
Dak Prescott was last season’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. Here are the nominees for this season’s Award.
Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Ledbetter
Atlanta Falcons: Bradley Pinion
Baltimore Ravens: Roquan Smith
Buffalo Bills: Dion Dawkins
Carolina Panthers: Bradley Bozeman
Chicago Bears: Justin Jones
Cincinnati Bengals: Ted Karras
Cleveland Browns: Anthony Walker
Dallas Cowboys: DeMarcus Lawrence
Denver Broncos: Garett Bolles
Detroit Lions: Frank Ragnow
Green Bay Packers: De’Vondre Campbell
Houston Texans: Jon Weeks
Indianapolis Colts: Zaire Franklin
Jacksonville Jaguars: Dawuane Smoot
Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes
Las Vegas Raiders: Maxx Crosby
Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James
Los Angeles Rams: Cooper Kupp
Miami Dolphins: Alec Ingold
Minnesota Vikings: Harrison Phillips
New England Patriots: Jonathan Jones
New Orleans Saints: Tyrann Mathieu
New York Giants: Saquon Barkley
New York Jets: Solomon Thomas
Philadelphia Eagles: Lane Johnson
Pittsburgh Steelers: Cameron Heyward
San Francisco 49ers: Arik Armstead
Seattle Seahawks: Bobby Wagner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Antoine Winfield Jr.
Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons
Washington Commanders: Terry McLaurin
