The National Football League Most Valuable Player Award (NFL MVP) is an award given by various entities to the

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player who is considered the most valuable in the

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(NFL) during the regular season. Organizations which issue an NFL MVP award include the

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(AP) and the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). Since the 2011 season, the NFL has held the annual NFL Honors ceremony, which recognizes the winner of the Associated Press MVP award. The first award described as a most valuable player award was the

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, presented by the NFL from to . Other organizations that previously issued an MVP include ''

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'' and

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(UPI). The

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(NEA) awarded the Jim Thorpe Trophy.

List of winners

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List of winners

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