2026 NFL Honors: Who won the league's biggest awards?
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Key Points:
- Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns won Defensive Player of the Year after setting a new single-season sack record with 23, despite facing heavy double-teams throughout the season.
- Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was named Offensive Rookie of the Year, leading all rookies with 1,014 receiving yards and setting a franchise rookie record.
- Joe Thuney of the Chicago Bears received the inaugural Protector of the Year award for his exceptional pass blocking, allowing zero sacks and significantly improving the Bears' offensive line.
- San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey earned Comeback Player of the Year honors after a strong 2025 season with 2,126 scrimmage yards and
