Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, was named the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday night, making history as the 11th player to win the title more than once.
At the NFL Honors celebration in Las Vegas, the 27-year-old, who was also named the 2019 season’s MVP, accepted the honor for this season.
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In reference to the turbulent contract negotiations that saw him ask for a trade in March before agreeing to an extension ahead of the season, Jackson joked as he accepted the trophy, “I want to thank my organization, the Baltimore Ravens, for finally getting a deal done.”
“My offensive line, my man on the attack. I am incredibly grateful for everything they have done. I’m not out there doing everything—blocking, catching the ball, etc. For these accolades, it’s my team, a team effort, and I want to thank my family back home.
During the regular season, Jackson was the quarterback leader in touchdown passes among all quarterbacks, guiding the NFL’s highest scoring offense to a 13-4 record and the top seed in the AFC playoffs. He also set the football world on fire. Ultimately, Baltimore was defeated in the AFC championship game by the Kansas City Chiefs.
The signal-caller for the Ravens concluded the regular season with 29 touchdowns and 821 rushing yards, setting career highs in both completion percentage (67.2%) and passing yards (3,678).
Peppers, Freeney, and other players heading to the Hall of Fame
The 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was revealed earlier in the event.
Devin Hester, a wide receiver/returner, Andre Johnson, defensive end Julius Peppers, defensive end Dwight Freeney, linebacker Patrick Willis, defensive tackle Steve McMichael, and linebacker Randy Gradishar are all in that class.
The induction into the Hall of Fame is set on August 3 in Canton, Ohio.For NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin lost to Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco.
Throwing for 1,616 passing yards and 13 touchdowns, the 39-year-old Flacco led the Browns to a postseason berth during the final five games of the season.
It appeared as though Flacco’s playing days were finished following a dismal 2022 campaign with the New York Jets. However, he made a comeback to the league in November after being added to the practice squad by the Browns, who were in need of assistance due to injuries. On December 3, he made his season debut.
