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Several Patriots, including Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel, named award finalists

January 22, 2026

Story byLauren CampbellThu, January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC·2 min readThe Patriots had many players and two new coaches who contributed to the success of their 14-3 season and were recognized for it on Thursday. Quarterback Drake Maye is a finalist for two awards: MVP and AP offensive player of the year. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMaye took a huge leap from Year 1 to Year 2 and put him name in the NFL and Patriots history books throughout the 2025 season. His 4,394 yards were fourth in the league, while the 31 touchdowns ranked third. Maye’s 77.1 QBR was atop the NFL. Other finalists: Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills, Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars, Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers, Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles RamsStefon Diggs is a finalist for Comeback Player of the Year.

Several Patriots, including Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel, named award finalists

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The wide receiver tore his ACL in Week 8 of the 2024 season while with the Houston Texans.
He signed with the Patriots the following offseason and it was unclear whether he’d be ready for Week 1. Diggs became an important part to New England’s offense and built strong chemistry with Maye over the course of the season.
He amassed over 1,000 yards for the seventh time in his career and had 85 yards with four touchdowns. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOther finalists: Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Detroit Lions, Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars, Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers, Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas CowboysTreVeyon Henderson was named a finalist as the Offensive Rookie of the Year.
The running back was drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
After a slow start to the season, Henderson found his groove and really carved out a role for himself in Rhamondre Stevenson’s absence.

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Several Patriots, including Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel, named award finalists

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