Johnson, who is now the head coach of the Chicago Bears, was a big part of the Lions' record-setting season in 2024, in which they won a franchise-best 15 games while earning the NFC's No. 1 seed and a second consecutive NFC North title.

After firing Jerod Mayo, the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their new head coach and brought back Josh McDaniels for a third stint as the offensive coordinator.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen took home his first MVP award and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead was named the Walter Payton Man of