Honors and Awards Given During the Regular Football Season of 2021 – 2022 by the National Football League

Introduction

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the NFL held its annual celebration to honor the outstanding performances from the 2021 – 2022 regular season. Below, you will find the complete list of the winners for the main awards decided by the votes for the last National Football League season.

Most Valuable Player Award (MVP)

Once again, the prestigious Most Valuable Player Award for the 2021 – 2022 season was awarded to Aaron Rodgers , who is the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers had a phenomenal season, particularly considering the challenges he faced off the field during the previous NFL offseason involving disputes with the Packers' coaching and administrative team.

With this win, Rodgers has now claimed the NFL MVP title an impressive four times, surpassing only the iconic Peyton Manning , who holds the record with five MVP awards. Additionally, Aaron is recognized as only the fifth player in NFL history to achieve back-to-back MVP titles, joining the ranks of greats like Peyton Manning, Joe Montana, Brett Favre, and Jim Brown.

"Every one of these accolades is unique. The first one holds a special place in my heart, especially since we had just come off a Super Bowl victory, and I had my best performance the following year. At that time, it felt like we were unstoppable and set to claim another title. Unfortunately, that dream fell short in the divisional round. However, each award has its unique significance. I think the most recent one always feels the most rewarding. It’s been an incredible 17 years, and I am truly grateful for all the memories made along the way,\" Aaron Rodgers reflected after securing his fourth NFL MVP title on February 10, 2022.

Aaron Rodgers' Career Highlights, Achievements, and Awards

• Super Bowl XLV Champion
• Super Bowl XLV MVP
• Four-Time NFL MVP Award Winner (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021)
• 4 - Time NFL First - Team All - Pro (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021)
• NFL Second - Team All - Pro (2012)
• 10 - Time NFL Pro Bowl Selection (2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
• 4 - Time NFL Passer Rating Leader (2011, 2012, 2020, 2021)
• Two-Time NFL Leader in Passing Touchdowns (2016, 2020)
• NFL Completion Percentage Leader (2020)
• NFL 2010’s All - Decade Team
• Bart Starr Award (2014)
• Named Associated Press Athlete of the Year (2011)
• Bert Bell Award (2011)

NFL Records for Aaron Rodgers

• 122.5 Passer Rating in a Single Season (2011)
• Achieved the Lowest Interception Percentage in a Single Season at just 0.3% (2018)
• Completed an astounding 402 consecutive passes without throwing an interception.
• Became the quickest quarterback in NFL history to reach 400 career touchdowns in just 193 games.
• Holds the lowest career interception percentage at 1.3%.
• Boasts the highest touchdown to interception ratio in NFL history at 4.83.

Defensive Player of the Year Award

This season’s NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award went to T. J. Watt , who plays as an outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He achieved this title by a significant margin, winning the vote decisively. His older brother, J. J. Watt, also a former NFL star with the Arizona Cardinals, has received this accolade three times.

Throughout the 2021 – 2022 season, T. J. Watt amassed an impressive total of 22.5 sacks, tying the single-season record previously set by Michael Strahan . It's worth noting that Watt missed two games due to injury this season. Consequently, the Pittsburgh Steelers honored T. J. Watt by making him the highest-paid defensive player at the start of the 2021 – 2022 NFL season.

"Receiving the recognition as the best defensive player in the league is definitely a goal of mine. While I don’t focus heavily on individual achievements, it’s hard not to aspire for that when I saw my brother achieving it three times at the peak of his career. I often thought, why can’t I reach that level? I feel incredibly motivated, and I’m truly honored to accept this award among so many talented players within the NFL. I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet,\" T. J. Watt shared after winning his inaugural NFL Defensive Player of the Year title.

T. J. Watt's Career Highlights, Achievements, and Awards

• NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2021)
• 3 - Time NFL First - Team All - Pro (2019, 2020, 2021)
• NFL Second - Team All - Pro (2019)
• 4 - Time NFL Pro Bowl Selection (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
• 2 - Time Deacon Jones Award (2020, 2021)
• NFL Forced Fumbles Co - Leader (2019)
• Dick Butkus Award (2020)
• PFWA All - Rookie Team (2017)
• First - Team All - Big Ten (2016)
• Second - Team All - American (2016)

Offensive Player of the Year Award

The Los Angeles Rams Bestowed with the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year Award (2019)

The outstanding receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, Cooper Kupp , secured the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award following one of the most remarkable seasons in NFL history. Jonathan Taylor Kupp notably made history by becoming just the fourth player in the Super Bowl era to achieve the 'triple crown' of receiving, leading the league in receptions, yardage, and touchdowns. The other three players to accomplish this remarkable feat were Jerry Rice in 1990, Steve Smith Sr. in 2005, and Sterling Sharpe in 1992.

The Indianapolis Colts player who ranked second in the OPOY voting for the 2021 – 2022 NFL season.

• NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2021)
• NFL First - Team All - Pro (2021)
• NFL Pro Bowl Selection (2021)
• NFL Receptions Leader (2021)
• NFL Receiving Yards Leader (2021)
• NFL Receiving Touchdowns Leader (2021)
• PFWA All - Rookie Team (2017)
• Walter Payton Award (2015)
• Cooper Kupp's Career Highlights, Achievements, and Awards
• 4 - Time First - Team FCS All - American (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
• Jerry Rice Award (2013)

Defensive Rookie of the Year Award

Two-Time Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year (2015, 2016)

Entering the NFL with a strong background from Penn State University, Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys immediately proved to be an exceptional choice as the 12th pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was unanimously voted the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, securing all 50 votes available for this distinguished honor.

Parsons showcased tremendous versatility, excelling both as a traditional linebacker and as a pass rusher. He set a rookie record for the Dallas Cowboys with 13 sacks in a season. His impressive stats also included 64 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 42 quarterback pressures, 3 forced fumbles, and 3 pass deflections. This performance undoubtedly earned him a spot in the upcoming NFL Pro Bowl and suggests many more to come.

• NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2021)
• NFL First - Team All - Pro (2021)
• NFL Pro Bowl Selection (2021)
• PFWA All - Rookie Team (2021)
• Dick Butkus Award (2021)
• Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP (2019)
• Consensus All - American (2019)
• First - Team Freshman All - American (2018)
• First - Team All - Big Ten (2019)
• Micah Parsons’ Career Highlights, Achievements, and Awards
• USA Today High School All - US (2017)

Offensive Rookie of the Year Award

Recipient of the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year Award (2019)

The prominent wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, Ja'Marr Chase , earned the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year title with an outstanding performance during the 2021 – 2022 season. Chase broke franchise records by achieving the highest single-game receiving yards with 266 yards and the highest total receiving yards in a season with 1,455 yards.

With the Cincinnati Bengals advancing to Super Bowl LVI this coming Sunday, February 13, 2022, Ja'Marr Chase will be showcased on the ultimate sporting platform, allowing audiences worldwide to witness his speed and talent firsthand.

• NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2021)
• NFL Second - Team All - Pro (2021)
• NFL Pro Bowl Selection (2021)
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021)
• Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year (2021)
• CFP National Champion (2019)
• Fred Biletnikoff Award (2019)
• Consensus All - American (2019)
• First - Team All - SEC (2019)

Coach of the Year Award

Ja'Marr Chase’s Career Highlights, Achievements, and Awards Derrick Henry The head coach of the Tennessee Titans, Mike Vrabel, was honored with the NFL Coach of the Year Award for his outstanding leadership in guiding the Titans to a remarkable 12-5 record during the regular season, despite facing significant challenges such as the absence of their star player due to injury for most of the 2021 – 2022 season. The Titans secured the top seed in the AFC as they approached the NFL playoffs this season.

" This award represents the hard work of our 91 players who contributed to our success in winning 12 games, along with our coaching staff,\" Mike Vrabel remarked while receiving this prestigious accolade.

Comeback Player of the Year Award

Joe Burrow , the starting quarterback for the Bengals, achieved the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award as he made a strong return for the 2021 – 2022 season after recovering from significant knee surgery (ACL) the previous year, ultimately leading his team to the NFL playoffs and to the Super Bowl. Cincinnati Bengals The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for the 2021 – 2022 NFL season went to Andrew Whitworth, an offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams.

Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

The Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator, Dan Quinn , received the Assistant Coach of the Year award.

Assistant Coach of the Year Honor

“Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers wins his second consecutive MVP; Cooper Kupp named the best offensive player,” pro-football-reference.com, February 11, 2022.

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