“Cleveland Browns Shine Bright at NFL Honors: Garrett, Stefanski, and Flacco Among Top Honorees”
“Cleveland Browns Shine at NFL Honors with Multiple Awards: Garrett, Stefanski, and Flacco Among Honorees”The NFL Honors awards ceremony unfolded Thursday night, unveiling top honors and inducting new members into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The annual event precedes the Super Bowl and this year, the Cleveland Browns showcased their presence with finalists in both player and coaching categories.
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Cameron Heyward Cleveland Brown Wins Walter Payton Award:
Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive lineman Cameron Heyward received the Walter Payton Award for his extensive charitable contributions throughout his NFL career. The award was presented by Britain’s Prince Harry, adding a touch of royalty to the ceremony.
Lamar Jackson named NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP):
Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson was named the Associated Press Most Valuable Player, recognizing his pivotal role in leading the Ravens to the AFC North title and an appearance in the AFC Championship Game.
Joe Flacco Secures Comeback Player of the Year:
Cleveland Browns’ quarterback Joe Flacco, who joined the team as a free agent late in the season, clinched the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year. Flacco played a crucial role in the team’s playoff journey.
Bobby Wagner Receives Art Rooney Award for Sportsmanship:
Seattle Seahawks’ linebacker Bobby Wagner was honored with the Art Rooney Award for Sportsmanship, highlighting his commitment to fair play and respect on the field.
Myles Garrett Claims NFL Defensive Player of the Year:
Browns’ defensive end Myles Garrett made history as the first Browns player to win the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year. Garrett played a pivotal role in the team’s strong defensive performance leading to a playoff berth.
Kevin Stefanski Named NFL Coach of the Year:
Browns’ head coach Kevin Stefanski secured the Associated Press Coach of the Year for the second time, having previously won in 2020. Stefanski guided the Browns to the playoffs for the second time in four years.
Other Notable Awards:
Seahawks linebacker Ray Lewis paid tribute to the late Jim Brown in the “In Memoriam” segment.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was introduced, featuring notable names like Dwight Freeney, Andre Johnson, and Julius Peppers.
Christian McCaffrey and C.J. Stroud Recognized:
San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey received the NFL Offensive Player of the Year, while former Ohio State star C.J. Stroud won Offensive Rookie of the Year as the quarterback for the Houston Texans.
Jim Schwartz and Ceedee Lamb Honored:
Browns’ defensive Cleveland Brown coordinator Jim Schwartz was recognized as the NFL’s Assistant Coach of the Year. Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb’s 92-yard TD catch was awarded the NFL Moment of the Year.In addition to the awards, the ceremony included the announcement of the new Pro Football Hall of Fame class for 2024. The event was hosted by actor, producer, and writer Keegan-Michael Key and took place at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, the host city for the Super Bowl.”
