The 2014 NFL Honors Recipients

Charles Tillman, LeSean McCoy and more win awards.

Inside NFL the Honors - On Feb. 1, the National Football League handed out 18 awards at the third annual NFL Honors. While the Associated Press exclusively selected seven of the awards, all of the recipients were chosen for their amazing accomplishments in the 2013 season. Take a look at the 2014 NFL Honors.— Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Inside NFL the Honors - On Feb. 1, the National Football League handed out 18 awards at the third annual NFL Honors. While the Associated Press exclusively selected seven of the awards, all of the recipients were chosen for their amazing accomplishments in the 2013 season. Take a look at the 2014 NFL Honors.— Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Peyton Manning - AP Most Valuable Player Quarterback, Denver Broncos(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Peyton Manning - AP Most Valuable Player Quarterback, Denver Broncos(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Ron Rivera Prefers Richard Sherman Over Cam Newton on Madden Cover - Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera knows all about the “Madden Curse,” and that’s why he voted for Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman to win the “Madden NFL 15” video game cover over his own quarterback Cam Newton. “I’m trying to avoid the jinx,” Rivera told ESPN. Through the years, players covering the Madden video game have either been injured or experienced a major slide of performance. (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Ron Rivera - AP Coach of the Year Head Coach, Carolina Panthers(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Phillip Rivers - AP Comeback Player of the Year Quarterback, San Diego Chargers(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Phillip Rivers - AP Comeback Player of the Year Quarterback, San Diego Chargers(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Luke Kuechly - AP Defensive Player of the Year Linebacker, Carolina Panthers(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Luke Kuechly - AP Defensive Player of the Year Linebacker, Carolina Panthers(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Eddie Lacy - AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Running Back, Green Bay Packers(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Eddie Lacy - AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Running Back, Green Bay Packers(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Sheldon Richardson - AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Defensive End, New York Jets(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Sheldon Richardson - AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Defensive End, New York Jets(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Charles Tillman - Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Cornerback, Chicago Bears(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Charles Tillman - Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Cornerback, Chicago Bears(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Keenan Allen - Pepsi NEXT Rookie of the Year Receiver, San Diego Chargers(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Keenan Allen - Pepsi NEXT Rookie of the Year Receiver, San Diego Chargers(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Peyton Manning - FedEx Air Player of the Year Quarterback, Denver Broncos(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For DirecTV)

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Peyton Manning - FedEx Air Player of the Year Quarterback, Denver Broncos(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For DirecTV)

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Shady Aftermath - We already know how Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean “Shady” McCoy has the meanest ground game in the NFL, leading the league in rushing yards in 2013 with 1,607. Shady Aftermath would give fans a chance to see what the outspoken rusher does after giving his competition that work every Sunday. (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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LeSean McCoy  - FedEx Ground Player of the Year Running Back, Philadelphia Eagles (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers - GMC Never Say Never Moment Quarterback, Green Bay Packers (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Aaron Rodgers - GMC Never Say Never Moment Quarterback, Green Bay Packers (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

John Harbaugh - NFL Salute to Service Head Coach, Baltimore Ravens(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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John Harbaugh - NFL Salute to Service Head Coach, Baltimore Ravens(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Calvin Johnson - Bridgestone Performance Play Receiver, Detroit Lions (Photo: WENN)

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Calvin Johnson - Bridgestone Performance Play Receiver, Detroit Lions (Photo: WENN)

Jamaal Charles Signs New Deal - Well, that was quick. On the same day reports surfaced that Jamaal Charles would be holding out, the Kansas City Chiefs re-signed their star running back to a new deal Wednesday. Charles’s new extension raises his pay from $3.9 million to $8.3 million in 2014 and includes $18.1 million in new money, making him the highest-paid NFL running back only second to Adrian Peterson. Charles sarcastically tweeted: “I had no intention on holding out...I just ran out of gas on the way to camp and my cell phone battery died. It was a long walk I tell ya.” (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Jamaal Charles - NFL.com Fantasy Player of the Year Running Back, Kansas City Chiefs(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Nick Foles - "Greatness on the Road” Award Quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Nick Foles - "Greatness on the Road” Award Quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Colts’ Robert Mathis Talks Regret, Apologizes to Team - Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis apologized to his team for being suspended for taking a substance banned by the league. Mathis will miss the first four games of the upcoming 2014 NFL season. On second thought, the All-Pro defensive lineman said he would have checked with the league before taking such a substance if he could do it all over again, according to ESPN. (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Robert Mathis - Deacon Jones Award Linebacker, Indianapolis Colts(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Mike Grant - Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award Coach, Eden Prairie High School(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Mike Grant - Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award Coach, Eden Prairie High School(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)