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The 10^th Annual NFL HONORS presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, is the annual two-hour primetime awards special that recognizes the NFL’s best players, performances and plays from the 2020 season and will air nationally at 9 PM ET/PT on CBS on Saturday, Feb. 6.

“With the unprecedented nature of this year, we are excited to bring the 10^th annual NFL Honors show to life in a unique format,” said Mark Quenzel, NFL Senior Vice President of Programming and Production. “We look forward to producing an unforgettable show that will celebrate the game and its brightest stars in an entertaining fashion.”

NFL Honors, which debuted in Indianapolis in 2012, will be produced prior to its airing.

Emmy Award-winning entertainer Steve Harvey will return for his third consecutive year as host.  Harvey joins Alec Baldwin as a three-time host (2012-2014). Other past award-winning celebrities to host the NFL’s awards show include Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Meyers, Conan O’Brien and Rob Riggle.

Grammy award-winning rock band Green Day will open the show with a special performance.  Tony and Grammy Award-winning Leslie Odom Jr. will perform during the in-memoriam segment.

Award presenters will include current NFL players and Legends, celebrities David Boreanaz, Kevin Hart, Rebel Wilson and the Super Bowl LV Honorary Captains – educator Trimaine Davis, nurse manager Suzoe Dorner and veteran James Marton – three heroes who served as leaders in their respective communities during the pandemic.

The primary awards presented:

AP Most Valuable Player

AP Comeback Player of the Year

AP Defensive Player of the Year

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021

AP Assistant Coach of the Year

AP Coach of the Year

AP Offensive Player of the Year

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award