NFL notebook: Brady becomes oldest to win MVP
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady became the oldest ever to win the AP Most Valuable Player Award on Saturday, doing so at age 40.
The award is Brady's third MVP honor, tying him with Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas and Brett Favre for second-most all-time. Peyton Manning has the most with five.
The Los Angeles Rams made noise at the NFL Honors show, with running back Todd Gurley claiming Offensive Player of the Year, defensive tackle Aaron Donald winning Defensive Player of the Year and Sean McVay grabbing Coach of the Year.
New Orleans Saints third-round pick Alvin Kamara was named Offensive Rookie of the Year while first-rounder Marshon Lattimore was named Defensive Rookie of the Year. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was named Comeback Player of the Year, among other honors handed out.
--J.J. Watt was selected the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year, thanks in large part to his Hurricane Harvey relief fundraising efforts.
The award, named for the legendary NFL running back, is given each year to recognize a player's contributions to his community and charity efforts.
The Houston Texans star defensive end raised over $37 million to help relief efforts after the storm devastated Houston and more of the southwest. He originally hoped to raise $200,000.
--Wide receiver Randy Moss and linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher were elected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, heading an eight-person class.
Wide receiver Terrell Owens and safety Brian Dawkins were the other modern-era players selected. Two seniors committee nominees, linebacker Robert Brazile and guard Jerry Kramer, also got the call, as did Bobby Beathard, a former general manager of the Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers.
This year's Hall of Fame enshrinement is set for Aug. 4 in Canton, Ohio.
--Former Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson is back in Minnesota to check out the Super Bowl and says he plans to play "four to five more years.''
Peterson, who turns 33 next month, became a free agent last year when the Vikings elected not to re-sign him. He signed with the New Orleans Saints but after barely playing in the first four games, he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals, finishing the season with 529 yards rushing in 10 games.
Peterson said he is aware of the report that the Cardinals plan to cut him.
"I don't know,'' Peterson said. "I haven't heard anything from the horse's mouth but I heard the report as well. But it's just a report for now. ... If it is (true), it was great run for me and a great opportunity for me and it will be on (to) the next. But hopefully that's not the case.''
--Field Level Media
