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- 1 2 Patra, Kevin (February 6, 2021). "Rams DT Aaron Donald wins AP Defensive Player of the Year for third time". NFL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
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- ↑ Patra, Kevin (February 6, 2021). "Washington DE Chase Young wins AP Defensive Rookie of the Year". NFL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ↑ Scott, Jelani (February 6, 2021). "Washington QB Alex Smith earns AP Comeback Player of the Year honors". NFL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ↑ Gordon, Grant (February 6, 2021). "Seahawks QB Russell Wilson named 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year". NFL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 "FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year". NFL.com. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
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