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Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett nominated for ESPY awards

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett nominated for ESPY awards
Summary

Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett have been nominated for major honors at the 2026 ESPY Awards scheduled for July 15. Stafford, coming off an MVP season, is nominated for Best Athlete in men’s sports and Best NFL Player. Meanwhile, Garrett is also in contention for Best NFL Player after winning Defensive Player of the Year. Both players face significant competition, with Stafford previously leading the league in touchdown passes and passing yards, while Garrett set the NFL's all-time record with 23 sacks in a season.

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  • •ESPYS ceremony takes place on July 15 at Lincoln Center.
  • •Matthew Stafford nominated for Best Athlete and Best NFL Player.
  • •Myles Garrett nominated for Best NFL Player.
  • •Stafford led the league in touchdown passes and passing yards.
  • •Garrett set an NFL record with 23 sacks in a season.
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Each coming off an award-winning season, Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett are both up for major honors at this year's ESPYS.

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