BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Bills quarterback Josh Allen 's status as the league's reigning Most Valuable Player will be visible in every game he plays during the 2025 season thanks to a gold patch on his jersey.
For the first time, the NFL will further recognize the achievements of some of football's top performers from last season. Winners of five Associated Press awards from 2024 will wear a gold shield patch inspired by the NFL Honors logo in place of the traditional NFL shield patch on the collar of the players' game jerseys.
The players wearing the patch are Allen (MVP), Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (Offensive Player of the Year), Denver Broncos CB Pat Surtain II (Defensive Player of the Year), Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (Offensive Rookie of the Year) and