Josh Allen edged out Lamar Jackson again. Nearly three weeks after the Bills quarterback led Buffalo to a victory over the Ravens in the divisional round of the playoffs to end Baltimore’s season, Allen was named The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player for the first time Thursday night.

The 2025 NFL offseason has yet to get fully underway. But every now and then, teams get a head start on winter activity with a pre-Super Bowl trade. The Kansas City Chiefs did it in 2018, agreeing to trade Alex Smith before Super Bowl LII,

Big winners at the NFL Honors on Thursday night included Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (top offensive player), Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (top offensive rookie) and Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II (top defensive player).

How much Purdy gets paid remains to be seen, and there’s no consensus on where exactly his deal winds up from an average annual value perspective. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini in a podcast with Robert Mays, said she thinks a deal in the $55-60 million annually will be the sweet spot for the 49ers and their franchise QB.

Despite the dip in performance, many expect that the 49ers will commit to finalizing a high-value extension for Purdy soon, with The Athletic’s Dianna Russini recently confirming it. The post NFL Insider Delivers Big News on 49ers & Brock Purdy Contract appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Brock Purdy emerged as the man in shining armor for the San Francisco 49ers as they headed to the Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs. While he was labeled as “Mr. Irrelevant” and a “system QB,